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拍品专文
The present painting depicts Vishnu resting in the Cosmic Ocean, upon his multi-hooded snake Shesha, also known as Ananta. Lakshmi is gently massaging his feet, as the god Brahma is birthed from a lotus plant emerging from Vishnu's navel. This scene is an icon of creation, as it is written that the entire universe is created from the body of Vishnu, and will in time fade back into the god. Ananta, literally meaning "the endless one," alludes to the cyclical recreation and fading of our universe.
The present scene is painted in the distinct style of the artist Chokha (active circa 1799-1826). Born in Devgarh to the court's chief artist, Bagta (active circa 1761-1814), Chokha began his career serving Maharana Bhim Singh in Udaipur around 1799, before taking over his father's atelier in Devgarh after 1811. Bagta formed a distinct style throughout his career, marked by bold lines, heavy faces and an almost caricature-like bulkiness. Chokha followed suit, mimicking his father's trademark style in his early career at Udaipur and later defining his own style when he transitioned to the Devgarh atelier.
Another work attributed to Chokha sold at Christie's London, 31 March 2022, lot 103 for GBP 50,400.
The present scene is painted in the distinct style of the artist Chokha (active circa 1799-1826). Born in Devgarh to the court's chief artist, Bagta (active circa 1761-1814), Chokha began his career serving Maharana Bhim Singh in Udaipur around 1799, before taking over his father's atelier in Devgarh after 1811. Bagta formed a distinct style throughout his career, marked by bold lines, heavy faces and an almost caricature-like bulkiness. Chokha followed suit, mimicking his father's trademark style in his early career at Udaipur and later defining his own style when he transitioned to the Devgarh atelier.
Another work attributed to Chokha sold at Christie's London, 31 March 2022, lot 103 for GBP 50,400.