Indian Miniature Paintings
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Woman Standing in Front of a Linga Shrine (Bhairavi Ragini) , By the Bilaspur school, India, First half of the 18th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 13
September 26, 2023 (Tue) - October 22, 2023 (Sun)The art of “miniature painting” is one of India’s best-known genres. These paintings use elaborate brushwork and vibrant colors to depict a variety of themes, including: Indian myths, Hindu gods, portraits of kings, scenes from history, and love stories. Miniature paintings can also be enjoyed for their distinct regional styles that reflect India’s rich history of cultural diversity.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Woman Standing in Front of a Linga Shrine (Bhairavi Ragini) | By the Bilaspur school, India | First half of the 18th century | TA-647-192 | |||
| Highlight | Worship of Linga (Bhairavi Ragini) | By the Lucknow school, India | 18th century | TA-647-17 |