Indian Reverse Painting on Glass

Indian reverse glass painting of a maharajah with beard and mustache wearing a turban, jewelry and beads.  The faded red painted frame is original. Painting on glass was introduced into India in the 18th century by itinerant Chinese artists and was generally a middle class art form.  There are two similar paintings available in the same size frames.

• India: Rajastan Circa 1880
• Height: 15" | Width: 10.25"
• Item #6645
• Price: $1,600