{"product_id":"chaturbhuj-krishna-embellished-bazaar-art-painting-18-24-in-poster","title":"Chaturbhuj Krishna - Embellished Bazaar Art Painting (18 × 24 in Poster)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFine Art Reproduction Print (Bazaar Art Chromolithograph, Jewel-Embellished)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Date: Unknown | Circa 1910s | India\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis dazzling and opulent composition presents a four-armed (chaturbhuj) vision of the adorable Lord Krishna, playing his irresistible flute-a striking example of early 20th-century Indian bazaar art in its most lavishly embellished form. Rendered in intimate close-up, the youthful Krishna gazes directly outward with a warm, enchanting smile, his flute raised to his lips in one pair of hands while another holds a blossoming red rose, radiating the tender charm for which the beloved deity is cherished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat makes this piece truly extraordinary is its rich surface embellishment-the entire image is encrusted with tiny jewels, sequins, and glittering ornaments applied by hand, adorning Krishna's elaborate crown, jewelled necklaces, earrings, nose-ring, and the intricate floral patterning of his emerald-green garment. This decorative technique, popular in devotional bazaar art of the period, transforms the print into a shimmering, tactile object of veneration, catching and reflecting light like a true temple icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKrishna's four arms affirm his divine nature as an avatar of Vishnu, while his flute-the bansuri-symbolizes the irresistible divine call that draws all souls toward union with God. The delicate crescent moon in the upper sky, the blooming lotuses at the base, and the peacock-feather and rose motifs in his crown all reinforce his identity as the enchanting cowherd god of Vrindavan, the eternal beloved of the gopis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBazaar art of this era brought devotional imagery into the homes of ordinary worshippers across the subcontinent, and the added embellishment elevated such prints into cherished heirlooms. This rare jewel-encrusted Krishna stands as a vivid testament to the exuberant, ornamental devotional aesthetic of early 20th-century popular Indian sacred art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum-Grade Poster Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize: 18 × 24 inches\u003cbr\u003ePaper: 350 GSM archival matte paper\u003cbr\u003ePrint Quality: High-resolution reproduction preserving the rich jewel-embellished detailing, ornate patterning, and vivid color saturation of the original bazaar art print\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Non-glare museum matte finish\u003cbr\u003eIdeal For: Vaishnava practitioners, collectors of embellished bazaar art, lovers of Krishna devotional imagery, and admirers of ornamental Puranic prints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA rare and dazzling jewel-embellished Krishna-the four-armed cowherd god with his flute, rendered in the exuberant ornamental style of early 20th-century bazaar art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBring home Chaturbhuj Krishna, a shimmering and ornate vision of the beloved flute-playing god. Available in 18 × 24 inches, with framed and unframed options, exclusively at The Soma Store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somarasa","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":53955147301180,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":53955147333948,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas","offer_id":53955147366716,"sku":null,"price":5100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tapestrey","offer_id":53955147399484,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/9232\/5692\/files\/Gopala18X24.svg?v=1785685935","url":"https:\/\/thesomastore.com\/products\/chaturbhuj-krishna-embellished-bazaar-art-painting-18-24-in-poster","provider":"The Soma Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}