Guler Collection

Painting of a princess listening to female musicians
Painting of a princess with a huqqa listening to female musicians in a palace garden, from Guler in the Punjab, from the V&As collection

Punjabi illustration of a lady with a hawk
Illustration of a lady with a hawk for the musical mode Saveri Ragini, from Guler in the Punjab. from the V&As collection

The Pilgrims in a Palace, Folio from a Kedara Kalpa (Book of Kedara), between c1800 and c1820. Creator: Unknown
The Pilgrims in a Palace, Folio from a Kedara Kalpa (Book of Kedara), between c1800 and c1820

Raj Singh (reigned 1685-1695) of Guler, between c1690 and c1710. Creator: Unknown
Raj Singh (reigned 1685-1695) of Guler, between c1690 and c1710

A Hunter Shooting a Tiger Attacking his Elephant, c.late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
A Hunter Shooting a Tiger Attacking his Elephant, c.late 18th century

Lakshmana at Ravana's Court, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama) (image 1 of 6), c1850. Creator: Unknown
Lakshmana at Ravana's Court, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama) (image 1 of 6), c1850

The Emergence of Kaushiki, Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), c1750 or earlier. Creator: Unknown
The Emergence of Kaushiki, Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), c1750 or earlier

Marriage of Krishna and Rukmini, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Marriage of Krishna and Rukmini, c1800

Hamir Receives Mehma, Folio from a Hamir Hath, c1840. Creator: Unknown
Hamir Receives Mehma, Folio from a Hamir Hath, c1840

Maharaja Gulab Singh on Lake Wular in Kashmir, c. 1840 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196953 Maharaja Gulab Singh on Lake Wular in Kashmir, c.1840 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 26.2x37 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

An illustration from the Hamir Hath, early 19th century (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196954 An illustration from the Hamir Hath, early 19th century (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 20.4x28.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Durga and Kali Standing Before the Advancing Host of Demons, c
1196849 Durga and Kali Standing Before the Advancing Host of Demons, c.1800-1820 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School

A Lone Lady Awaits News of her Lover, c. 1800 (gouache)
1766440 A Lone Lady Awaits News of her Lover, c.1800 (gouache) by Maggiolini, Giuseppe (1738-1814) (manner of); 29.9x22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lone Lady Awaits News of her Lover)

Queen Choladevi Before the Hermit-Sage Angiras... from a Dispersed Vrataraja... ca
Queen Choladevi Before the Hermit-Sage Angiras: Page from a Dispersed Vrataraja: (King of Vratas, Rites Undertaken to Fulfill a Vow), ca. 1790

Vishnu as Varaha, the Boar Avatar, Slays Banasur, A Demon General... ca.1800. Creator: Unknown
Vishnu as Varaha, the Boar Avatar, Slays Banasur, A Demon General: Page from an Unknown Manuscript, ca.1800. Varaha rides on Garuda and has just used his discus to behead a general riding in a chariot

The Demon Hiranyaksha Departs the Demon Palace... from a Bhagavata Purana Series, ca
The Demon Hiranyaksha Departs the Demon Palace: Folio from a Bhagavata Purana Series, ca. 1740

Kalki Avatar, the Future Incarnation of Vishnu: Page from a Dispersed Manuscript, ca. 1760-70

The Monkey Leader Angada Steals Ravanas Crown from His Fortress... ca. 1725. Creator: Manaku
The Monkey Leader Angada Steals Ravanas Crown from His Fortress: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series, ca. 1725. he great monkey warrior Angada is shown four times

Hanuman Revives Rama and Lakshmana with Medicinal Herbs... Ramayana series, ca. 1790
Hanuman Revives Rama and Lakshmana with Medicinal Herbs: Illustrated folio from a dispersed Ramayana series, ca. 1790

The Creation of Durga: Page from a Dispersed Markandeya Purana... ca. 1810-20. Creator: Unknown
The Creation of Durga: Page from a Dispersed Markandeya Purana: (Stories of the Sage Markandeya), ca. 1810-20. Durga was created by the gods to vanquish the demon Mahish

Vishnu Battles Madhu and Kaitabha, from a Markandeya Purana, c. 1760. Creator: Unknown
Vishnu Battles Madhu and Kaitabha, from a Markandeya Purana, c. 1760. This scene from a Hindu text is set during the moments before the creation of the world

Sita in the Garden of Lanka, From the Ramayana epic of Valmiki, c. 1725. Creator: Unknown
Sita in the Garden of Lanka, From the Ramayana epic of Valmiki, c. 1725

Royal Couple Distributing Meals, 1700s. Creator: Unknown
Royal Couple Distributing Meals, 1700s

Portrait of an Aging Man, c. 1700. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of an Aging Man, c. 1700. This sensitive portrait survives as a fragment, part of a study for a larger painting. This mans Mughal tunic, with a katar dagger tucked into the sash

A lady at her toilette listens to music by the side of a palace water cascade, c. 1780

Raja Bikram Singh Guler reigned 1661-85 Smoking
Raja Bikram Singh of Guler (reigned 1661-85) Smoking, about 1680. Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom, probably Chamba

Utka Nayaka 1750-55 Northern India Himachal Pradesh
Utka Nayaka, c. 1750-55. Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Guler. Color on paper; page: 24.8 x 18.7 cm (9 3/4 x 7 3/8 in.); miniature: 21 x 15.1 cm (8 1/4 x 5 15/16 in.)

Seated Lady Smoking Hookah 1780 Northern India
Seated Lady Smoking a Hookah, c. 1780. Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; page: 32.3 x 25.4 cm (12 11/16 x 10 in.); miniature

Krishna Celebrates Holi 1770 Northern India Himachal Pradesh
Krishna Celebrates Holi, c. 1770. Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; page: 21 x 29.2 cm (8 1/4 x 11 1/2 in.); miniature

lady toilette listens music side palace water cascade
A lady at her toilette listens to music by the side of a palace water cascade, c. 1780. Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Guler

Royal Couple Distributing Meals 1700s India Pahari
Royal Couple Distributing Meals, 1700s. India, Pahari, Guler, 18th century. Opaque watercolor on paper; image: 30.4 x 21.9 cm (11 15/16 x 8 5/8 in.)

Sita Garden Lanka Ramayana epic Valmiki 1725
Sita in the Garden of Lanka, From the Ramayana epic of Valmiki, c. 1725. India, Pahari, Guler, 18th century. Color and gold on paper; image: 55.5 x 79 cm (21 7/8 x 31 1/8 in.); overall

Raja Dalip Singh Guler Dias 1720 India Himachal Pradesh
Raja Dalip Singh of Guler on a Dias, c. 1720. India, Himachal Pradesh, Bilaspur. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; image: 22.7 x 15.3 cm (8 15/16 x 6 in.); overall

Hanuman Revives Rama Lakshmana Medicinal Herbs
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Kali Presenting Heads Chanda Munda Durga Scene
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Durga Kali Approach Gathered Armies Chanda Munda
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Creation Durga Page Dispersed Markandeya Purana
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"Guler: A Journey through Art and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of Guler, where art comes alive in vibrant colors and intricate details. From a painting depicting a princess immersed in the melodies of female musicians to a Punjabi illustration showcasing a lady with her majestic hawk, each artwork tells its own captivating story. Marvel at Maharaja Gulab Singh as he gracefully glides across Lake Wular in Kashmir, captured on paper with gouache and gold paint. The scene exudes tranquility and regality, transporting you to another era. Intriguingly, Shiva descends bearing the mighty Ganges River in an ancient Hindi manuscript by the saint. This folio showcases divine power intertwined with artistic brilliance, leaving you awestruck. The Hamir Hath illustration from the early 19th century takes you on an adventure filled with bravery and valor. Its use of gouache and gold paint brings to life heroic tales that have stood the test of time. Durga and Kali stand fearlessly before advancing hordes of demons, their fierce expressions capturing your attention instantly. Their strength emanates from every stroke of gouache used by skilled hands centuries ago. A lone lady anxiously awaits news of her lover in a delicate piece created around 1800. The artist's skillful use of gouache evokes emotions that resonate even today – love's longing knows no bounds or time periods. Queen Choladevi seeks wisdom from sage Angiras; their encounter immortalized within dispersed Vrataraja pages dating back centuries, and is an exquisite portrayal reflecting devotion and reverence towards knowledge seekers. Witness Vishnu as Varaha slaying Banasur, a demon general - his boar avatar radiating power against evil forces. Created around 1800 by an unknown artist, this masterpiece captures both divinity and triumph over darkness.