2 paintings on paper depicting scenes from the life of the Indian philosopher and saint Vallabhacharya (16th century), Rajasthan, probably Nathdwara, c. 1830, 27.5x19.5 cm (painting), 39.5x32 (overall), and 29.5x22.5 cm (painting), 42x34 cm (overall)
2 paintings on paper depicting scenes from the life of the Indian philosopher and saint Vallabhacharya (16th century), Rajasthan, probably Nathdwara, c. 1830, 27.5x19.5 cm (painting), 39.5x32 (overall), and 29.5x22.5 cm (painting), 42x34 cm (overall)
Overall wear to the surfaces
Cracks
Lacks to the surfaces
Some holes
Some small creases
Some stains
Label on the back of the painting with Vallabhacharya teaching, including the following information: "Art Rachput du Rajastan", "Déb. 19e". Inscription: "Grand Maître enseignent l'écriture sacrée aux 8 disciples, priant avec chapelet (écriture sanscrite)"
Label on the back of the other painting, bearing the following information: ‘"Art Rachput du Rajastan, scène Chrichnaïte", "18e". Inscription: "Rencontre de Chrishna avec dévots, vaches sacrées. Très belle pièce - Musée Ethnographie expertisé [?]"