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    Rani Lakshmi Bai

    Rani Lakshmi Bai

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    DESCRIPTION

    This picture commemorates the queen of the princely kingdom of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh for organizing an armed uprising against British rule during the Indian uprising of 1857, also known as the Indian Mutiny according to British history. The numerous clashes between the Rani of Jhansi and the British army are widely documented, as is her eventual wounds and demise in June 1858 while defending Gwalior Fort. In the lithograph, the queen of Jhansi, who had been in charge since her husband's passing in 1853, is shown executing an Indian soldier (sepoy) serving the British. She is joined by two men, most likely meant to represent her general Khuda Baksh Basharat Ali and her son Damodar Rao, the young man on the far right. In addition to a second stead, her favorite stallion Badal is standing behind her. The amazing print was made in a Kalighat studio in Calcutta not long after the events they showed. A print like this would have been viewed as being highly subversive in the highly charged environment that followed the Indian uprising and would have had to circulate in secret, which likely explains why so few examples have survived.
    GST 12%
    Color Black Frame
    MediumType: Paper
    Mount: Black Mount
    Variable: Acrylic

    Artist Name

    Unknown

    Width

    300 mm - 11.81 inches

    Width Range

    Less than 610 mm - 24 inches

    Height

    450 mm - 17.72 inches

    Height Range

    Less than 610 mm - 24 inches

    Medium

    Original : Water Colour on Paper

    Edition

    Open Edition

    Specifications

    This is a high-quality fine art reproduction of original rare vintage painting, printed on enhanced matte archival paper with archival inks. The frames used are high quality synthetic wood box frames or Aluminium frames. The print is protected with either 2.00 mm float glass or acrylic sheet as selected. To make it sturdy, a special board is used for the rear panel and hangers are included on the rear panel.

    About the Art form

    Kalighat painting, an entirely distinct genre of Indian painting that emerged in the 19th century in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), West Bengal, is characterized by its vibrant colours and sharp contours. The portrayal of gods and other mythical people in these paintings evolved over time to reflect a variety of topics. These mediocre pieces of art were created by Kalighat patuas (painters) to make a living by selling to a large audience. As Kolkata grew into a bustling and successful industrial port city, migrants began to arrive in search of better prospects. Among them were numerous artists, crafters, and painters from across India, including patuas, members of a West Bengal artisan community. With its regular swarms of pilgrims, Kalighat would have been an ideal location for local artists to create and sell modest, inexpensive religious gifts. The patuas abandoned their linear, narrative style in favour of single drawings containing one or two individuals, influenced by the various art styles surrounding them and with a desire to produce swiftly. The backgrounds were left plain, all non-essential elements were deleted, and basic colour combinations were chosen. The arrival of cheaper prepared paints and mill-made paper from Britain additionally contributed to patua productivity.

    Framing

    With Framing

    Year

    Late 19th Century

    FRAMING GUIDE

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    Our high-quality fibre frames are available in the following colours: Black, Brown, White, Wood, Dark Wood, and Bronze.

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    Our high-quality aluminium frames come in 3 varieties. They are available in the following colours: Silver, Bronze, Black & Champagne 

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    Our decorative frames come in a variety of designs to choose from

     

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    Decorate your space with these thoughtfully curated frames

     

    PACKING FOR SHIPMENT

    The glass is protected by special tape for safety during transport. The frame is then sandwiched between foam for cushioning, wrapped in a corrugated sheet, and shrink-wrapped. We do professional packing to ensure the product reaches you safely.

    CARE

     

    • Keep your prints out of direct sunlight or extreme weather conditions
    • Do not lean anything against the surface of a canvas
    • Dust your artworks with a clean, soft rag occasionally to prevent dust build-up. Don't use cleaning products or water
    • Hang your artworks away from the bustling and possibly messy areas
    • For framed works with glass or acrylic, use a soft white cloth and for paintings with heavy texture or fragile surfaces, a soft white brush is better. A new, unused make-up brush would also do the trick

    DELIVERY DETAILS

    Once the order is placed, it takes 3-5 working days for dispatch. For domestic shipping, courier costs are as per actuals to different destinations in India.
    For international shipping, please get in touch with us for the charges before placing an order.

    RETURNS

    We accept returns within 7 days of delivery if the item reaches you in a damaged condition. You are requested to take a 360-degree video of opening the parcel. This would help us gauge the damage.

    All products are manufactured, processed, assembled, and packed in Hyderabad, India. 

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