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'Bani Thani' A Famous Portrait of Rajput Paintings
This famous Portrait of 'Bani Thani' meaning -(Elegantly Dressed Women), was painted by Nihal Chand from court of Kishngarh from Kishngarh School of Paintings (Btwn 17th to 18th Century AD) and , one of the most replicated portrait paintings in india. often considered 'Mona Lisa of India'. Bani Thani, was a poetess and singer to King Sawant Singh. who was in love with Bani Thani.
Characteristics of Painting
In the portrait of Bani Thani, her long eye is like a fish, the nose and chin are long and sharp, the tall and thin figure carry extra finesse, grace and beauty. Lips are sharp but turns into a gentle smile. Hair is black and long till her waist, and has soft curls on her cheek. She permanently holds two long stemmed lotus flowers in her left hand and a transparent veil in the right hand. She is heavily decorated
with jewels like ruby, emerald and pearls from top to toe, and a nathani or ring is worn on her nose. This painting is always in profile and the eye half closed. She is considered
to be the perfect beauty and symbolic to all women of Kishangarh.
(NFSC Public Programme vMarch v2001)
I Captured this replicated Canvas Oil Painting, while i was strolling through jodhpur Market and noticed this amazing painting being displayed in the showcase of a decorative Shop, at Jodhpur market, Rajasthan, India.
'Bani Thani' A Famous Portrait of Rajput Paintings
This famous Portrait of 'Bani Thani' meaning -(Elegantly Dressed Women), was painted by Nihal Chand from court of Kishngarh from Kishngarh School of Paintings (Btwn 17th to 18th Century AD) and , one of the most replicated portrait paintings in india. often considered 'Mona Lisa of India'. Bani Thani, was a poetess and singer to King Sawant Singh. who was in love with Bani Thani.
Characteristics of Painting
In the portrait of Bani Thani, her long eye is like a fish, the nose and chin are long and sharp, the tall and thin figure carry extra finesse, grace and beauty. Lips are sharp but turns into a gentle smile. Hair is black and long till her waist, and has soft curls on her cheek. She permanently holds two long stemmed lotus flowers in her left hand and a transparent veil in the right hand. She is heavily decorated
with jewels like ruby, emerald and pearls from top to toe, and a nathani or ring is worn on her nose. This painting is always in profile and the eye half closed. She is considered
to be the perfect beauty and symbolic to all women of Kishangarh.
(NFSC Public Programme vMarch v2001)
I Captured this replicated Canvas Oil Painting, while i was strolling through jodhpur Market and noticed this amazing painting being displayed in the showcase of a decorative Shop, at Jodhpur market, Rajasthan, India.