This is a vintage chromolithograph of Shrinathji, the deity form of Lord Krishna, associated with the Nathdwara temple in Rajasthan, India. The print is credited to Anant Shivaji Desai, a known name in vintage Indian lithographs.
Details from the Lithograph:
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Text on the Print:
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“श्रीनाथजी महाराज का मंदिर” (ShriNathji Maharaj Ka Mandir) confirms the depiction of Shrinathji’s temple.
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“अनंत शिवाजी देसाई, मुंबई” (Anant Shivaji Desai, Mumbai) suggests it was printed by this Mumbai-based press.
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Registered No. 133, which indicates it was part of a cataloged series.
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Artwork Features:
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Shrinathji is shown in his signature pose with a raised left hand, adorned with elaborate jewelry.
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The grand temple architecture, along with a decorated cow (symbolizing devotion and prosperity), adds authenticity.
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The vibrant color scheme and detailing are characteristic of early 20th-century lithographs.
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