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PICHWAI PAINTING BY Dinesh Soni


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Dinesh Soni Dinesh Soni
Size : Large
Dimensions : H-4 W-3ft I H-48 W-36 inches
Medium : Natural Colors on Canvas

About the Artwork +

Pichwai paintings originated 400 years ago in Nathdwara, near Udaipur. Although its origin is not known, it is believed that an idol of mountain holder was discovered near Udaipur around 1400 CE. Soon a temple was constructed at the site. During the 16th century, the local artists began decorating the temple, one of them being the Pichwai. Pichwai painting tradition refers to the Mewar school of Rajasthani painting. Pichwai is the Sanskrit word gets where pichh which means back and wai means hanging textile. The theme of the painting is always Shri Krishna, mostly in the form of shrinathji. Shrinathji is the manifestation of Krishna as a seven year old. Other common themes are radha-krishan, gopis, cows and lotuses. It also depicts festicals such as sharad Purnima, raas leela, Govardhan puja, janamashtami, holi, Diwali, etc. These paintings are generally made by the members of Pushti Marg sect. It was founded by Shri Valabhacharya in the 16th century.

DETAILS

  • Size: 4Feetx3feet
  • Price is for unframed painting and painting would be sent without a frame.
  • Handpainted in Pichwai style of art on canvas.
  • Painted with Natural colours made by the artist.
  • The image shown here is representative to help visualize the painting in a home setting and not an actual framed image.
  •  COD cannot be accepted as a payment option for paintings
  • This painting will be made to order and will take 3-4 weeks
  • Certificate of Authentication will be provided
  • Please write to us at yosha.gupta@memeraki.com for any customisation in size or ping us on the website chat

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    All artworks on the website are hand painted from scratch by our master artists. That makes every artwork absolutely unique and the actual colour and overall artwork may vary slightly from the artwork image posted here.


    Artist

    Dinesh Soni
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    Dinesh Soni

    Dinesh Soni is a third-generation Pichwai artist from Bhilwara. He learnt the art from his grandfather, Badrilal Chitrakar and his father Prabhulal, both award-winning artists. Dinesh Soni has been painting and teaching Pichwai for over 30 years. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from MDS University in Ajmer and is presently employed as a full-time Pichwai artist in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. His goal, after 30 years of extensive research and experience in Pichwai Painting, is to maintain this ancient style of India alive in its original form and to educate prospective artists.

    Art Form

    Pichwai-art

    The art of Pichwai originated over 400 years ago, illustrating tales of Shrinathji, an incarnation of Krishna, the deity manifest as a seven-year-old child. Prominent in th Nathadwara region of Rajasthan especially in the Vaishnavite sect, the paintings are hand-painted on cloth or paper and depict different scenes and stills - lotuses, Radha, Gopis and cows are also frequent subjects. What started as a religious practice, is an art today and finds place in the form of paintings and wall hangings in homes of many art connoisseurs.



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