In gifted artist Mohan Prajapati’s “A Laughing Kookaburra,” a masterful fusion of Indian and Safavid Persian styles gives birth to the captivating Mughal School of miniature painting. With roots tracing back to the 6th and 7th centuries BCE, this art form flourished under the patronage of Mughal emperors like Akbar and Jahangir, becoming the primary mode of historical archiving. The painting elegantly captures the Laughing Kookaburra’s exquisite details, from its distinctive tail spots to the graceful markings around its eyes. As a testament to the rich tradition of miniature art, this piece reminds the visual splendor that once adorned courtly scenes, historic battles, secret love stories, and tales from mythology. While Mughal miniatures may have lost their luster in the late 18th century, the legacy lives on in Rajasthan, where artists like Prajapati continue to pass on these traditional skills, ensuring the enduring beauty of this remarkable art form.
A Laughing Kookaburra in Miniature Painting by Mohan Prajapati
₹3,000.00
Size : Small
Dimensions : H-7.5 W-6 inches
Medium : Natural Colors on Handmade Paper
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SKU: MM2322
Categories: Home Décor, Miniature
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