The delicate brushstrokes expertly convey the image of birds perched in a flowering tree. The silk material and handmade production technique add to the one-of-a-kind quality of the paintings. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this original piece of art.
Considering the geographical history of the tribe in Mithila region it is truly a Trans National folk art in its own rights. Artist prepares the paper with unique paste created using cowdung, Neem tree extracts (Azadirachta indica), Fenugreek leaf powder, Multani Clay.
Original handmade Madhubani painting (also called as Mithila art) themed on idea of ‘Circle of Life’ from the family of an Indian National award winning artist Ms. Ambika Devi. This style of painting is passed on as a skill from generation to generation in the tribal community from the region called ‘Mithila region’ from Bihar, India and Nepal. Considering the geographical history of the tribe in Mithila region it is truly a Trans National folk art in its own rights. ‘Cycle of Life’ paintings culturally symbolize a wife’s wish for long life of their husbands in their tribal culture. Handmade PaperArtist prepares the paper with unique paste created using cowdung, Neem tree extracts (Azadirachta indica), Fenugreek leaf powder, Multani Clay. All these ingredients are local to the natural resources available in the Mithila region to tribe and are used to ensure archival quality to the paper, for e.g. Neem tree extracts make the paper free of pests, Multani clay gives it the lustre etc. Handmade Organic ColorColors are handmade using organic ingredients and is a skill that is learned and improvised over generations. Again most of the colors are made using local natural resources available in the region. Handmade Nib holderEach piece of work is worked upon with fine strokes using fountain pen nib in a handmade bamboo nib holder. This work is personally signed by the head of the artist family in the back. Also, Art Instock personally reviews the work and issues a certificate of authenticity. Key details of this piece are as below Frame size – 14.5″ x 18.5″Art Work Size – 10″ x 16″ (approx)Color / medium – Handmade organic colorsBrush – Handmade bamboo nib holder Paper – Handmade organic archival paperMan Hours – 21 to 24 working hours This art piece comes with a minimal black frame and black mount in excellent condition. Shipping- We courier the shipment through India Post service & it takes normally 10-15 working days, may differ depending on the local conditions & courier service in respective country. Customs if any to be taken care by the buyer. The actual colors of the painting may appear to vary due to lighting condition & screen calibration. Please feel free to contact us for any queries regarding art work. Regards,Art Instock Team,
OLD FLORAL OIL PAINTING BY ARTIST ANNA FIALA. IT IS SIGNED ON LOWER RIGHT. IN OILS ON CANVAS PANEL. PAINTING IS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH LITTLE WEAR.