Gurunanak
Description
The painting depicts a sketch of Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder of the Sikhism and first of the ten gurus of this faith. He is seated under a tree and enjoying the instrumental music. Halo behind his head presents his divine status. His attendant is standing behind with a flywhisk. Such type of line drawings presenting a study of cultural and religious life of present India were popularly made by Sikh and Pahadi artists at this time.
Karl and Meherbai Khandalavala Collection.
Collection
Indian Miniature Paintings
Object Type
Painting
Material
Pencil and charcoal??
Schools/Culture/Period
Sikh
Technique
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Date
Mid 19th Century CE
Location
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Dimension
23 x 23 cms.