{"product_id":"antique-reverse-glass-painting-19th-c-south-indian","title":"Antique, Reverse, Glass Painting, 19th C, South Indian, Lord Krishna","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto; margin: 5.0pt 0cm .0001pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060;\"\u003e19th C Tanjore Reverse Glass Painting Lord Krishna with Consorts Antique Indian Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eLord Krishna with Consorts Rukmini and Satyabhama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eSouth India (Tanjore tradition), 19th century\u003cbr data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eReverse painting on glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eThis richly coloured reverse glass painting depicts Lord Krishna standing affectionately between his consorts, Rukmini and Satyabhama, within an ornate palace interior. The composition conveys divine intimacy and royal splendour, with Krishna adorned in traditional attire and jewel ornamentation, while the queens display elaborate costume detailing and refined facial modelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eExecuted using the reverse glass technique — whereby pigments and metallic embellishments are applied in reverse order on the back of glass — the painting achieves exceptional luminosity, clarity, and surface brilliance. This medium was introduced to India in the late 18th century through Chinese trade routes and flourished particularly in South India, notably in Tanjore, during the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eTanjore reverse glass paintings are celebrated for their bold colour palette, decorative richness, and narrative religious imagery, often depicting Hindu deities, royal court scenes, and ceremonial compositions. The present work exemplifies these qualities through its vibrant palette, architectural detailing, and symmetrical figural arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eThe painting is housed in its original wooden frame, contributing to its historical integrity and display presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003e Reverse painting on glass\u003cbr data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e South India (Tanjore tradition)\u003cbr data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003cbr data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Hindu devotional scene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eSize 69 x 54 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-hyphenate: auto; background: white; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto; margin: 5.0pt 0cm .0001pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers in some countries may be required to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both UK and international shipping. Overseas buyers, please contact us for courier charges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219138490716,"sku":null,"price":1275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/DSC_0011-5.jpg?v=1771495556","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/antique-reverse-glass-painting-19th-c-south-indian","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}