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What is Indian traditional painting?
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Traditional Indian painting is a type of artwork produced in India. The earliest surviving works are murals produced from the 2nd century BCE through the 10th century AD. Various painting traditions emerged from different regions. Examples include Mughal, Deccan, Rajput and Pahari painting. You'll find a range of Indian art on 1stDibs.
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Framed Hand Painted Indian Gouache Painting of Horse on Silk in Pink - India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A magnificent large traditional Indian gouache painting of a royal horse on silk. This Rajasthani
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint, Paper
$2,800 Sale Price
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Monumental Mughal Framed Rajasthani Painting of Maharaja on Horseback - India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
brought from a trip to India and is hand-painted on either silk or paper and professionally framed. It
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Silk
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Large South Indian India Asian Original Pichwai Painting of Elephant Procession
Located in Studio City, CA
Rajasthan, India over 400 years ago. Intricate and visually stunning, Pichwai paintings, most commonly made
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Textile, Silk, Paint
Vintage Boho Pishwaa Painting on Silk
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Pishwaa painting on silk features intricate artistry and vibrant colors that
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Silk, Glass, Wood
Vintage Indian Pishwaa Painting on Silk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Original oil painting on silk. A chic storied Indian Pishwaa in deep rich
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Metal
Antique Indian Pichhwai Silk Painting of Krishna and Gopis
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique Pichhwai silk painting of Krishna and Radha accompanied by gopis, devas, the sun
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Silk, Wood