Unknown artist (Artist), Sikh School (School of)

Artwork Detail
In 1809 the Sikh leader Ranjit Singh established himself as
maharaja (great king) of the Punjab Hills and the region remained
a Sikh state until 1849. Sikhism is founded on the tenets espoused
by 10 esteemed Gurus who advoated for one sovereign god, unity
of all humankind, social justice and honest conduct. This painting
most likely depicts Guru Nanak, who founded Sikhism in the 15th
century. Sikh artists adapted the fresh colours and delicate lines of
Kangra (Pahari) painting in their art, which predominantly focuses
on depicting the 10 Gurus. This painting’s jewel-like green, yellow
and red tones, which enliven and balance the composition, is
typical of the Kangra style and conveys the Guru’s serenity as well as the noblemen’s subsequent enlightenment.
- Title
- A nobleman visiting a holy man, each with their attendant
- Artist/creator
- Unknown artist, Sikh School
- Production date
- circa 1850
- Medium
- tempera
- Dimensions
- 254 x 205 mm
- Credit line
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
- Accession no
- U/206
- Copyright
- No known copyright restrictions
- Department
- International Art
- Display status
- Not on display
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