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A rare and beautifully preserved vintage Indian devotional print titled “DHRUBA NARAYAN,” presenting a serene religious composition of Lord Narayan/Krishna with the young devotee Dhruva in an idyllic forest landscape.
The blue-skinned divine figure is shown richly adorned with a peacock-feather crown, yellow garments and prayer beads, while the young devotee sits closely beside him holding flowers in devotion. A flute resting in the background, the woodland setting and the calm expression of the figures give the image an intimate and deeply devotional character.
One of the most important features of this example is the survival of its original printed publishing information, which considerably strengthens its historical and collector interest.
Original Title: Dhruba Narayan
Publisher: Ghosh Dastider & Co.
Address: 125, Bowbazar Street, Calcutta
Printing Detail: “Tri-Colour Blocks by The Calcutta Halftone Co.”
Subject: Dhruba Narayan / Lord Narayan with Dhruva
Medium: Vintage tri-colour block print on paper
Origin: Calcutta, India
Period: Early to mid-20th century
Presentation: Preserved in an old decorative period frame
Condition: Original vintage condition with natural age toning, light spotting and minor wear consistent with age. Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition.
The image also carries its title in multiple scripts in the lower margin, reflecting the wider regional circulation of devotional prints produced in Calcutta during this period.
The combination of Ghosh Dastider & Co., the Bowbazar Street address, and the Calcutta Halftone Co. tri-colour printing credit makes this much more than a decorative religious image—it is also an appealing piece of early Indian commercial print history.
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