'Gopala' literally means cowherd. And in Indian mythology, Krishna is the most
beloved cowherd because the cows obey his every wish. They give richer, thicker
milk from which the milkmaids make fresh white butter - the favorite food of
Krishna. Here a Rajasthani artist, adept in the art of gemstone painting, draws
a loving portrait of Gopala Krishna with his favorite peacock feather stuck
in his golden headband. He is shown hugging a young white calf.
The colors radiate with the brilliance of gemstones, which are finely ground
almost to powder. A special resin is used to bind the powdered gemstones into
a paint. The artist first sketches the subject of his inspiration on a sheet
of acrylic. Then he fills the colors made from gemstones to create a painting
that emanates a soft yet rich glow. This is then framed in rosewood or whitewood
depending which one serves best to enhance the painting.
Highlights:
- An unusual painting created by using precious and semi-precious
gem stones
- No artificial/synthetic colors used
- Use of natural colors, derived from gem stones, keeps the painting looking
vibrant and vivid for a long time
- Stones used - Amethyst, Red Aventurine, Calcedony, Red Jasper, Cornelian
Agate, Sodalite, Garnet, Turquoise, Green Aventurine, Yellow Agate
- Height: 11 cms (4.4)
- Width: 8 cms (3.2)
Delivery: 1-2 weeks.
Please Note: Actual size, design and color may vary slightly
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