Gopis - 02

by Nitin and Nilesh Sharma

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Artist:	Nitin and Nilesh Sharma
Size:	36 x 24 inches
Medium:	Painted on Cloth

Description

Usually, Pichwais don’t carry an artist’s signature because each artwork is created by a group of artists. However, when a Pichwai is created by an acclaimed or senior master artist, he may add his signature on to it. This artwork carries the signature of renowned Pichwai artists, Nitin and Nilesh Sharma, hence increasing its value.

Note: Actual colour of the artwork may vary slightly from the photograph.

Description

Usually, Pichwais don’t carry an artist’s signature because each artwork is created by a group of artists. However, when a Pichwai is created by an acclaimed or senior master artist, he may add his signature on to it. This artwork carries the signature of renowned Pichwai artists, Nitin and Nilesh Sharma, hence increasing its value.

Note: Actual colour of the artwork may vary slightly from the photograph.

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ABOUT Pichwai

Pichwai (pichvai) is a style of painting that originated over 400 years ago, in the town of Nathdwara near Udaipur in Rajasthan, India. Intricate and visually stunning, pichwai paintings, made on cloth, depict tales from Lord Krishna's life. Creating a pichwai can take several months, and requires immense skill, as the smallest details need to be painted with precision. Lord Krishna is often depicted as Shrinathji in Pichwais, which is the deity manifest as a seven-year-old child. Other common subjects found in pichwai paintings are Radha, gopis, cows and lotuses. Festivals and celebrations such as Sharad Purnima, Raas Leela, Annakoot or Govardhan Puja, Janmashtami, Gopashtami, Nand Mahotsav, Diwali and Holi are frequently depicted in Pichwais.

The word Pichwai comes from 'pichh' meaning back, and 'wai', meaning textile hanging. They are made by members of the Pushti Marg sect, founded by Shri Vallabhacharya in the 16th Century. Originally, pichwai paintings were used to decorate the temple of Shrinathji (Shrinathji ki Haveli) in Nathdwara, hung behind the deity to celebrate different seasons, festivals and events in Lord Krishna's life. Over time, pichwais also found a place in the homes of art connoisseurs, owing to their visual appeal. Like several other traditional Indian art forms, the art of Pichwai is also dying, and requires recognition and revival.

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Details

Artist:	Nitin and Nilesh Sharma
Size:	36 x 24 inches
Medium:	Painted on Cloth

AUTHENTICITY

This artwork is accompanied by an Authenticity Certificate.

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Pichwais are best framed with regular or non-reflective glass. Artworks should be displayed away from direct sunlight and breeze. To clean any accumulated dust, use a soft, dry brush or cloth very lightly on the glass surface or the frame. Make sure there is no moisture on the brush or cloth before cleaning the surface. Once a year, remove the artwork from the wall for a couple of days to let the wall breathe and avoid moisture accumulation. Minor discolouration over the years is normal and to be expected.
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All orders are insured for transit.

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Pichwais are best framed with regular or non-reflective glass. Artworks should be displayed away from direct sunlight and breeze. To clean any accumulated dust, use a soft, dry brush or cloth very lightly on the glass surface or the frame. Make sure there is no moisture on the brush or cloth before cleaning the surface. Once a year, remove the artwork from the wall for a couple of days to let the wall breathe and avoid moisture accumulation. Minor discolouration over the years is normal and to be expected.

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