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Which famous painting is in Amitabh Bachchan’s house?

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Which famous painting is in Amitabh Bachchan’s house?
The name of the now-famous painting in Amitabh Bachchan's house is unrecorded, but it is a beautiful depiction of a white bull against a blue background. Artist Manjit Bawa painted it. The painting itself wasn’t widely known until it went viral after appearing in the background of Bachchan's family photographs shared on social media. Shop an assortment of Indian art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
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Antique 19th Century Indian Kalighat Painting of Krishna Adoring Radha
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century Indian Kalighat painting of the God Krishna worshipping his divine consort Radha. Painted in Calcutta, Bengal, India by a Bengali patua, with natural mineral pigment paints on paper. Signed illegibly in pencil, lower right. Origins of Kalighat painting written by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England: According to legend, Lord Shiva, the god of dance and destruction, was deep in meditation on Mount Kailash when he received news of the death of his consort, Sati, an avatar (or human manifestation) of the goddess Kali. He wandered for days with her body draped across his shoulders and his inconsolable grief threatened to ruin the earth. Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, was called upon to intervene. To relieve Shiva's burden, he shattered Sati's body into 51 pieces. The little toe of Sati's right foot was said to have fallen at the site of the Hooghly River...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Paintings

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Paper

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 God Surya, plants and animals enjoying Dana L...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Paintings

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Silk, Wood

Mughal School Indian Miniature Painting of Radha-Krishna
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Indian miniature painting is composed in the Mughal style and depicts a meeting of the Hindu god Krishna and his shakti Radha, also known as the Supreme Goddess. To...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Framed Antique Indo Persian Illustrated Manuscript
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Culturally significant 18th Century Indo Persian manuscript hand painted in gouache depicting historical events. Presented under glass in a parcel g...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

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Paint

Vintage Anglo Indian Pishhwai Painting of Krishna
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting vintage Anglo Indian Pishhwai gouache painting on cloth mounted on board, steeped in alagorical context, depicting Krishna dancing with villagers in a background of birds ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

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Paint

Mughal Style Watercolor on Paper Painting Depicting a King and His Harem, Framed
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage Mughal style Indian painting depicting the king's harem, in custom giltwood frame. This exquisite small vintage painting, inspir...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Paintings

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Giltwood, Paint, Paper

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