{"title":"Manohar","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-holy-man-prostrating-himself-before-a-learned-prince-manohar","title":"A holy man prostrating himself before a learned prince - Manohar","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate ink and wash drawing by the Mughal court artist Manohar, depicting a respectful encounter between a holy man and a prince.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by the Mughal court painter Manohar depicts a scene of deference and intellectual engagement. A holy man is shown prostrating himself at the feet of a young prince, who holds a book, suggesting a meeting between spiritual devotion and scholarly pursuit. The composition is characteristic of the late sixteenth-century Mughal style, where the focus remains on the interaction between the two figures, set against a backdrop of trees and rocky outcrops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManohar, a prominent artist in the imperial workshops of Akbar and Jahangir, demonstrates his skill through the fine, controlled lines of the figures and the subtle shading used to define form. The prince is dressed in the typical courtly attire of the period, with a turban and a long tunic, while the holy man is depicted with the ascetic appearance common to such figures in Mughal art. The use of ink and light wash creates a monochromatic effect, allowing the viewer to focus on the gesture and the narrative quality of the encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing reflects the courtly interest in both religious figures and the education of princes, themes frequently explored in the manuscripts and albums commissioned by the Mughal emperors. The delicate rendering of the foliage and the textures of the clothing demonstrate the high level of technical proficiency expected of artists working within the imperial atelier. The work is presented here as a fine art print, capturing the nuances of the original ink lines and the aged quality of the paper. It offers a glimpse into the artistic traditions of the Mughal court, where drawing was a respected medium for both preparatory studies and finished compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/king-muchukunda-enters-the-realm-of-mount-gandhamadana-to-attain-salvation-fattu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKing Muchukunda Enters the Realm of Mount Gandhamadana to Attain Salvation - Fattu — Fattu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Manohar","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761228976463,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761230516559,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761230549327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761230582095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761230614863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761230647631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761230680399,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761230713167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761230745935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761230778703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761230811471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761230844239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-holy-man-prostrating-himself-before-a-learned-prince_Poster_CompositorV1_1789279925061.jpg?v=1789281065"},{"product_id":"the-virgin-and-child-attended-by-angels-manohar","title":"The Virgin and Child Attended by Angels - Manohar","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Mughal miniature by Manohar, depicting the Virgin and Child with angels, showcasing the synthesis of European iconography and Indian courtly style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by the Mughal court painter Manohar demonstrates the cross-cultural exchange occurring within the imperial workshops of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. The composition depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, a subject introduced to the Mughal court through Jesuit missions and European prints brought by travellers. Manohar adapts this Western iconography into the stylistic framework of Indian miniature painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central figures are rendered with delicate, flowing lines, characteristic of the artist's refined approach to portraiture. The Virgin is shown in a contemplative pose, seated upon a terrace, while angels attend to the pair with offerings. The background features a stylised tree and rocky outcrops, elements common to the period's aesthetic. The entire scene is framed by multiple decorative borders, including a wide outer margin embellished with gold leaf, which provides a sense of luxury and depth to the presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManohar was a prominent artist under the patronage of Emperors Akbar and Jahangir. His work often displays a high degree of technical precision, particularly in the handling of drapery and the subtle modelling of faces. This piece reflects the Mughal interest in foreign visual traditions, which were assimilated and reinterpreted to suit the tastes of the imperial court. The muted palette, dominated by soft earth tones and gold, creates a serene atmosphere. The inclusion of angels, depicted with wings and traditional Indian attire, illustrates the synthesis of disparate cultural motifs. This print captures the fine detail of the original manuscript page, preserving the texture of the paper and the application of gold leaf within the borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/the-presentation-in-the-temple-lelio-orsi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Presentation in the Temple - Lelio Orsi — Lelio Orsi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/the-virgin-and-child-with-saints-francis-and-sebastian-carlo-crivelli\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Virgin and Child with Saints Francis and Sebastian - Carlo Crivelli — Carlo Crivelli\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Manohar","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761232613711,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761235595599,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761235628367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761235661135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761235693903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761235726671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761235759439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761235792207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761235824975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761235857743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761235890511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761235923279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Virgin-and-Child-Attended-by-Angels_Poster_CompositorV1_1789281213733.jpg?v=1789281651"},{"product_id":"krishna-and-radha-with-their-confidantes-manohar","title":"Krishna and Radha with Their Confidantes - Manohar","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Mewar school miniature painting depicting the divine lovers Krishna and Radha, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis miniature painting originates from a dispersed manuscript of the Gita Govinda, a twelfth-century poem by Jayadeva that chronicles the divine love between Krishna and Radha. Attributed to the artist Manohar, who was active within the Mewar court tradition, the work displays the characteristic stylistic traits of early eighteenth-century Rajasthani painting. The composition is divided into two distinct registers, a common device in Indian manuscript illustration to convey sequential narrative or simultaneous action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper register, Krishna, identified by his blue skin, sits in conversation with Radha. They are accompanied by two female attendants, or sakhis, who facilitate their meeting. The figures are rendered with precise profiles and expressive gestures, set against a flat, warm orange background that suggests a timeless, celestial space. The lower register depicts a more domestic or ritualised setting, featuring a small shrine or pavilion containing a vessel, flanked by two further female figures engaged in conversation. The surrounding flora, including stylised trees and flowering shrubs, provides a decorative frame for the human subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is dominated by primary colours, with the use of opaque pigments and gold leaf to denote status and divinity. The Mewar style is recognisable here through the bold use of colour, the simplified architectural forms, and the rhythmic arrangement of figures. The inclusion of Sanskrit text at the top of the page serves to anchor the visual narrative within the broader literary tradition of the Gita Govinda. This print captures the meticulous detail of the original manuscript page, preserving the clarity of the line work and the saturation of the pigments. It offers a window into the courtly artistic practices of Rajasthan, where religious devotion and romantic poetry were synthesised through the medium of the illustrated book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/das-avataras-ten-incarnations-of-vishnu-shri-gobinda-chandra-roy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDas Avataras, Ten Incarnations of Vishnu - Shri Gobinda Chandra Roy — Shri Gobinda Chandra Roy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/durga-confronts-the-buffalo-demon-mahisha-scene-from-the-devi-mahatmya-nainsukh\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDurga Confronts the Buffalo Demon Mahisha: Scene from the Devi Mahatmya - Nainsukh — Nainsukh\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Manohar","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761240215887,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761242706255,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761242739023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761242771791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761242804559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761242837327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761242870095,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761242902863,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761242935631,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761242968399,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761243001167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761243033935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Krishna-and-Radha-with-Their-Confidantes_Poster_CompositorV1_1789281720983.jpg?v=1789282522"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/collections\/manohar.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}