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Devotees at the Shrine of Shri Nathji

1920s

Khubiram Gopilal

(Indian, 1891–1970)
Culture
India, 20th century
Medium
Gum tempera, gold, and photographic cutouts on paper
Measurements
Image: 46.5 x 59 cm (18 5/16 x 23 1/4 in.); Paper: 50.5 x 63 cm (19 7/8 x 24 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the Karl B. Goldfield Trust 2018.213
Copyright
© Khubiram Gopilal
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
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Did You Know?

The couple seen here are solidly middle class: they both wear wristwatches.

Description

Manorath paintings were bought by pilgrims visiting the temple at Nathdwara as mementos of their worship of its icon—the young Krishna. This scene is painted except for the couples’ heads, which are photographs that have been pasted on. This practice, which began in the 1920s, offered a cost-effective way to provide pilgrims with personalized souvenirs in a short time and at lower cost.

Devotees at the Shrine of Shri Nathji

1920s

Khubiram Gopilal

(Indian, 1891–1970)
India, 20th century

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