Indian Miniature Paintings
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Nayaka Aiming a Bow and Arrow with a Nayika on His Lap(detail)
By the Bikaner school, India, Start of the 18th centuryAsian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 13
June 23, 2026 (Tue) - July 26, 2026 (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 and Holding a Branch in the Forest (Abhisarika Nayika) | By the Kangra school, India | Ca. mid-19th century | TA-647-189 | |||
| Highlight | Nayaka Aiming a Bow and Arrow with a Nayika on His Lap | By the Bikaner school, India | Start of the 18th century | TA-647-85 |