{"product_id":"2026100007318-secondhand-paintings-from-rajasthan-in-the-national-gallery-of-victoria","title":"Paintings From Rajasthan: In The National Gallery Of Victoria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA treasure trove of visual splendour awaits within Paintings from Rajasthan in the National Gallery of Victoria, a definitive catalogue that presents one of the most significant collections of Indian miniature painting held in an Australian public institution. The works chronicle the rich artistic traditions of Rajasthan's princely courts, where skilled painters produced breathtaking depictions of Hindu deities, epic narratives, royal portraiture, and the lyrical poetry of the Rasikapriya and Ragamala traditions — all rendered in vivid pigments and gold on paper and cloth.\n\nThis landmark publication illuminates the sophistication and spiritual depth of the Rajput painting schools, drawing connections between artistic style, courtly patronage, and religious devotion across several centuries. The NGV's collection stands as a testament to cross-cultural collecting and the enduring power of these works to communicate beauty and belief far beyond their origins in the desert kingdoms of northwest India. For scholars, collectors, and lovers of world art alike, this volume raises a compelling question: how much of the divine can be captured in a single, perfectly composed image?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130815750363,"sku":"2026100007318-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/36dc65b4-b454-43d2-bd7d-6a087a2eb346.png?v=1786590675","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100007318-secondhand-paintings-from-rajasthan-in-the-national-gallery-of-victoria","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}