Maha Lakshmi (detail), By Jaipur school, India, First half of 19th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 13
September 5, 2017 (Tue) - October 1, 2017 (Sun)
Indian miniature paintings established a uniquely meticulous, colorful, and passionate style, with various painting schools. An appeal of the paintings to viewers is the abundance of elements vividly contained inside each picture, such as myths, music, and nature.
Current exhibit includes:
Fish Incarnation of Vishnu (Matsya Avatara), By Bikaner school, India, First half of 18th century
Maha Lakshmi, By Jaipur school, India, First half of 19th century