Parsi Priest Praying
Description
This picture shows a Dastoor (Parsi priest) wearing traditional Parsi dress consisting of jama pichori and mojri, is offering oblations to the sacred fire in the afarganyu (fire vase) with a ladle. The figure of Dastoor in white dress stands out against the dark background. The serious expression on his face has been brilliantly captured by the artist. The still-life on the table is painted very meticulously. Pestonji Bomanji's paintings always reflect the Parsi way of life.
Endowed with great skill and craftsmanship, Pestonji had a rare vision of developing technique which could maintain true painterly values in his works executed in oil. His style reflects the influence of the 17th-century Dutch master painters Rembrandt and Vermeer. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of the Bombay School of painting.
Gift of Lady Cowasjee Jehangir, Bombay
Collection
Indian Paintings
Artist
Pestonji Bomanji (1851-1938)
Object Type
Oil Painting
Material
Oil on board
Schools/Culture/Period
Bombay School
Technique
Oil Painting
Date
20th century CE
Location
Mumbai
Dimension
75 x 49.5 cms.