Dramatic Bold

A bold and graphic 19th-century Kalighat painting of the heroic Rani Lakshmi Bai on horseback.

A vibrant 18th-century Pahari miniature depicting a dramatic siege scene from the Bhagavata Purana.

This striking Tanjore painting depicts Khadgaroma with bold graphic lines and a saturated color palette characteristic of 18th-century South Indian art.

A bold and rhythmic 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the Hindu deity Krishna subduing the serpent demon Kaliya.

A striking 18th-century Pahari miniature depicting a mythological duel against a bold, saturated red background.

This vibrant Garhwal miniature painting depicts a dramatic courtly exchange between Shispul and King Bhishmaka.

A vibrant 17th-century Central Indian miniature depicting Krishna in a bold, atmospheric landscape.

A majestic 18th-century portrait of Shuja al-Daula, showcasing the rich textures of fur and patterned silk.

An exceptional 18th-century Mewar miniature painting depicting a royal courtly gathering with Maharana Amar Singh I.