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Geethopadesam Embossed Tanjore Painting with Teakwood Frame

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Geeta-Upadesha or Geethopadesam, the sermon given by Sri Krishna to Arjuna on the battleground of Kurukshetra contains within itself not only Parthasarthy’s divine motivation to Partha, but profound truth on the nature of Aatman, Karma, and Moksha, which form the basis of the human quest for ultimate truth. This philosophical grandeur of Krishna’s message has been given a spellbinding visual narration in this three-foot large Tanjore painting. Against the battlefield, populated by armies, war horses, tents, and the river Yamuna, the chariot of Arjuna stands.

The structure of the chariot resembles a Dravidian Vimana, with its multiple levels adorned with the Dashavatara images and icons of Sri Vishnu. The Ratha is guarded by Garuda and Lord Hanuman and is beautifully ornamented with figures of Yalis. Arjuna bows down to the heavenly blue-skinned presence of Krishna, whose hand is in the Abhaya mudra, advising Arjuna to leave all fears and doubts before entering the war zone.

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Item Code:	WSC569
Specifications:	Natural Color with Gold Work
Dimensions	40.00 inch Height X 28.00 inch Width X 4.75 inch Depth
Weight:	15.70 kg

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Close attention has been given to the image of Krishna, who appears as a source of sacred beauty, wrapped in Pitambara dhoti and laden with rich ornaments that contrast with his body, tinted with the hue of blue-lily. Filled with exquisite motifs, meticulous embossing work, and placed in a teakwood frame, this Tanjore painting takes one to the moment of Mahabharata, where the onlooker becomes one with Arjuna, mesmerized by the celestial words of Madhava.

With this exquisite handcrafted wooden mirror frame, feel like a royal every time you get ready for the day! Carved meticulously, this wooden frame is beautified with ethnic patterns and a lovely blue shade which is unevenly smeared all over the frame, giving it a vintage aesthetic. The intricate placement of the elements brings an antiquated appeal to the frame, which you will adore beyond words. Place this in your space, and see how its “frames” your home décor with perfection!

Gilded Elegance: Unraveling the Artistry of Tanjore Paintings

Tanjore painting is a traditional form of art in the South Indian style and was started by the inhabitants of a small town known as Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu. This gives it another name called “Thanjavur painting”. This painting draws its figures, designs, and inspiration from the time when Vedic culture was prevalent in India. Certain remarkable features of a Tanjore painting distinguish it from other paintings. Some of these are pure gold or gold foil coating on gesso work, the use of rich and vivid colors, and the inlay of cut-glass or semi-precious and precious stones. The subjects of most of the Tanjore paintings are Hindu Gods, Goddesses, and saints. The main devotional figure is portrayed in the central portion of the painting and is usually surrounded by various secondary figures.

The process of making a Tanjore painting

The classic Tanjore paintings are done on wooden planks and hence are also referred to as Palagai Padam in South India (Palagai = Wooden plank, Padam = Picture). Creating a masterpiece is never an easy task but the skilled artists of Thanjavur have been following the tradition of making timeless Tanjore paintings for decades.

The making process begins with preparing the wooden board or canvas. The size of the board depends upon the choice of the patron. The next step is to paste cardboard over the wooden board and then a cotton fabric is stretched and pasted upon it using Arabic gum.

Now that the cloth is attached to the wooden panel, a rough sketch of the motifs and figure is drawn onto the fabric. After this, a paste of chalk powder and water-soluble adhesive is evenly applied over the base and smoothed.

Thereafter, the outlines which were made or traced using a stencil are now ready to be beautified and decked with various add-ons. The usual materials for decoration are cut-glass, pearls, semi-precious and precious gems, gold leaf, and laces. 22 or 18 Karat Gold leaves and gems of varied hues are especially inlaid in areas like pillars, arches, walls, thrones, and dresses. In the final step, the rest of the painting is filled with rich and striking colors such as shades of red, blue, and green. Formerly, the artists used natural colors like vegetable and mineral dyes instead of chemical paints. The entire painting is then cleaned and refined to give a flawless finished look.

Since the making of a single piece of Tanjore painting requires a complex and elaborate process, the artists usually take at least one or two months to complete it. The use of pure gold foil and gems for beautification is a characteristic of an authentic Tanjore painting. Due to this, Tanjore paintings last for generations without getting tarnished and are much more expensive than general paintings. Though the art form has undergone various changes and technique modifications over the years, it continues to attract the hearts of art lovers.

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