{"product_id":"paintings-from-rajasthan-in-the-national-gallery-of-victoria","title":"Paintings From Rajasthan in the National Gallery of Victoria","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndrew Topsfield’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaintings from Rajasthan in the National Gallery of Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presents an important collection of Indian paintings associated with the royal courts of Rajasthan. Published in 1980, the catalogue examines paintings from several Rajasthani traditions, with particular attention to Mewar and Udaipur painting. The collection was acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria through the Felton Bequests and contains works illustrating court life, religious subjects, portraits, literary themes and scenes connected with Hindu mythology. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, Topsfield places the paintings within their historical and artistic contexts, helping readers understand the development of Rajput painting and the distinctive styles of individual regional courts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA significant aspect of the collection is its representation of the artistic culture of the Mewar court. The paintings reveal the close relationship between art, religion and royal life, particularly through depictions of Krishna, devotional ceremonies, courtly activities and performances. One notable group discussed in connection with the book consists of eighteenth-century Udaipur paintings depicting Maharana Jagat Singh II watching Raslila performances, religious dance dramas associated with Krishna. These works are valuable not only for their artistic qualities but also because they preserve information about the cultural and theatrical traditions of the period. The 1980 publication therefore serves both as a catalogue of the National Gallery of Victoria’s collection and as an important study of the history and visual culture of Rajasthani painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn excellent condition just has some yellowing on the edges but pages are all clear and clean. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDimensions: 29.5cm x 21.5cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis item is second-hand and is sold as is. If you would like more details please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fairtradeandgiftshop.com\/pages\/contact-fair-trade-and-gift-shop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e or visit us in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e100% of profits raised from the sale of our goods will assist Fair Trade and Gift Shop in helping the many charities we support which make lasting change in the lives of disadvantaged people.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48851740852377,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/7536\/2457\/files\/IMG_9969.jpg?v=1786408768","url":"https:\/\/fairtradeandgiftshop.com\/products\/paintings-from-rajasthan-in-the-national-gallery-of-victoria","provider":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}