A Friendly Cat in Miniature Painting by Mohan Prajapati


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Size : Small
Dimensions : H-9 W-7 inches
Medium : Natural Colors on Handmade Paper

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Mohan Prajapati, the gifted artist, skillfully unveils the enchanting Somali cat in his miniature painting, a breed often likened to the graceful fox cat due to its distinctive pointed ears. With meticulous brushwork and intricate details, he captures the luxurious fur and bushy tail of this feline companion. This artwork is a testament to the Mughal School of miniature painting, an opulent fusion of Indian and Safavid Persian styles that originated in the 6th and 7th centuries BCE. Under the patronage of Mughal emperors like Akbar and Jahangir, miniature art flourished as the primary mode of historical documentation.  As the 18th century drew to a close, Mughal miniatures began to wane in popularity, but the legacy endures as Rajasthan continues to preserve and pass on the traditional skills of this delicate art form. Prajapati's miniature painting not only celebrates the Somali cat but also pays homage to a rich artistic tradition where colors, patterns, and motifs were woven together to tell vivid stories in a compact canvas.


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    Mohan ji, who lives in Jaipur, has been painting since he was ten years old. He and his brother were taught by their father, who was also a miniature artist. He has now been painting for 40 years and has learned several genres of miniature art, including Mughal and Kangra, and has received numerous honours in Mughal miniature art. He has shown in New York, China (7/8 times), Bahrain, and other local venues. He received the state award in 2004 and the national award in 2007.

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      Gracious strokes artfully done with a single haired brush, marks the detailing in the renowned Miniature paintings. The genesis of the Mughal miniature painting is said to be one of the pivotal points of visual history of India. An extravagant and striking fusion of the Indian style, whose roots that go back to the 6th and 7th Centuries BCE, and the Safavid style of the Persian school gave birth to the Mughal School of miniature painting. Under the patronage of Mughal emperors like Akbar and Jahangir, miniature art became the primary mode of historical archiving. The visual splendour of courtly scenes, historic wars, secret trysts of lovers, tales from mythology, and much more were captured in detail by the many schools of miniature painting throughout India. An intricacy so fine that the painting cannot be viewed alone with naked eyes and needs magnifying glass to view the details. The vibrancy of the paintings were brought out by natural colours from indigo, precious stones, shells, pearls, real gold and silver. Towards the end of the 18th century, Mughal miniatures started losing their sheen with the loss of genuine patrons for the delicate artform. Yet, till date the schools of miniature painting continue to pass the traditional skills on, with Rajasthan holding on strongly to the artistic legacy of the Mughal miniature paintings.



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    Title A Friendly Cat in Miniature Painting by Mohan Prajapati
    Artist Mohan Prajapati
    Art Style Miniature Paintings
    Medium Natural Colors
    Size Small
    Dimension 9 in(H) X 7 in(W)
    Themes Cat
    Color Brown
    Country of Origin Rajasthan, India

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