Antique Indian Ganesha Reverse Glass Painting - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Antique Indian Ganesha Reverse Glass Painting - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Frame Detail From Antique Indian Reverse Glass Painting of Ganesh - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Ganesh Detail From Antique Indian Reverse Glass Painting of Ganesh - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Attendant Detail From Antique Indian Reverse Glass Painting of Ganesh - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Attendant Detail From Antique Indian Reverse Glass Painting of Ganesh - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Hanger Detail From Antique Indian Reverse Glass Painting of Ganesh - Late 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
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Reverse Glass Painting of Ganesha - 19th Century

SKU M836 · Early 19th Century, from North India
Dimensions W33.5 × D1 × H45.5 cm
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Description

This vibrant Indian reverse glass painting depicts Ganesha seated on a lotus throne, flanked by two attendants. It dates to the early to middle 19th century. 

Reverse glass paintings are made by painting on the back of the glass. It first became popular in the 16th century in Europe and saw a resurgence in the 18th & 19th centuries with the growth of trade between Western Empires & China. The art then spread from China to India in the 19th century via the travels of itinerant Chinese painters. Few pieces have survived due to their fragile nature. 

 

Supplied with a hanger on the back.


Dimensions:

33.5 x 1 x 45.5 (wxdxh cms)

 

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