From the Indian Historical Places Paintings Gallery collection
Water Color Painting on Cotton Canvas

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INDIAN MINIATURE ART PAINTING – Indian historical places painting Style

DESCRIPTION: This beautiful Indian Monument Painting "QutubMinar of Delhi" of Indian historical places painting style, depicts –

In this Indian historical building painting Qutub-Minar in red and buff sandstone is the highest tower in India. The Qutub Minar is 72 meters high (237.8 ft) with 379 steps leading to the top. The diameter of the base is 14.3 meters wide while the top floor measures 2.75 meters in diameter. Surrounding the building are many fine examples of Indian artwork from the time it was built in 1193. A second tower was in construction and planned to be taller than the Qutub Minar itself. Its construction ended abruptly when it was about 12 meters tall.The name of this tower is given as Alau Minar and construction of the same ended due to the death of the Sultan, Alauddin Khilji. Only the core made of random rubble masonry and mortar remain of this unfinished tower which was to have been twice the height of the Qutb Minar of Qutb ud din Aibak.

Inspired by the Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan and wishing to surpass it, Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced construction of the Qutub Minar in 1193, but could only complete its base. His successor, Iltutmish, added three more storeys and, in 1368, Firuz Shah Tughluq constructed the fifth and the last storey. The development of architectural styles from Aibak to Tuglak is quite evident in the minaret. Like earlier towers erected by the Ghaznavids and Ghurids in Afghanistan, the Qutub Minar comprises several superposed flanged and cylindrical shafts, separated by balconies carried on Muqarnas corbels. The minaret is made of fluted red sandstone covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Qur'an. The Qutub Minar is itself built on the ruins of Lal Kot, the Red Citadel in the city of Dhillika, the capital of the Tomars and the Chauhans, the last Hindu rulers of Delhi.

The purpose for building this monument has been variously speculated upon. It could take the usual role of a minaret, calling people for prayer in the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque, the earliest extant mosque built by the Delhi Sultans. Other possibilities are a tower of victory, a monument signifying the might of Islam, or a watch tower for defense. Controversy also surrounds the origins for the name of the tower. Many historians believe that the Qutub Minar was named after the first Turkish sultan, Qutb-ud-din Aibak but others contend that it was named in honour of Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, a saint from Baghdad who came to live in India and was greatly venerated by Iltutmish.

According to the inscriptions on its surface it was repaired by Firuz Shah Tughlaq (AD 1351–88) and Sikandar Lodi (AD 1489–1517). Major R.Smith also repaired and restored the minaret in 1829.

The nearby Iron Pillar is one of the world's foremost metallurgical curiosities, standing in the famous Qutub Complex. According to the traditional belief, any one who can encircle the entire column with their arms, with their back towards the pillar, can have their wish granted. Because of the corrosive qualities of sweat, people are no longer allowed to perform this act.

PRODUCT CODE: PHA004

ARTIST: Award winner artist Mr. Gopal has made this marvelous Indian Monument Painting "Qutubminar of Delhi" of Indian historical places painting Style.

INDIAN MONUMENT PAINTING STYLE: This beautiful handmade miniature art paining "Qutubminar of Delhi" is belongs to the world famous Indian historical places Painting.

SIZE: This Indian historical places painting is available in twelve various sizes starting from 3 x 4 inch to 48 x 72 inches.

CUSTOMIZE ORDERS: Our master artist can easily make "Qutubminar of Delhi" of Indian historical places painting in to any custom made size, you need.

CANVAS: We are using cotton cloth for longer life of "Qutubminar of Delhi" of Indian historical Places painting.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
COLORS: These vibrant colors used in Indian Monument Painting are natural earth color. Stone colors are just like the water colors made from stones. The artists themselves prepare these to make the gorgeous Indian Monument Painting. The raw materials include for example, vegetables and malachite (for green), fruits, mustard oil (for black), soil (for yellow), lime (for white), indigo and lapis lazuli (for blue). In olden days, eggs, gold powder, silver foil, was also used. Burnt wood was used for making the initial sketches. This is a unique method of preparation of colors has been passed down from generations, since hundreds of years ago, when it was discovered. That’s why Indian Monument Painting is having prestige in the field of Arts.

PURE GOLD: To make Indian Monument Painting precious, we are using 24 carat pure gold at ornaments and dresses in painting, as it was really used by Royal persons in olden days. It is applied with the help of the brush as a color. This unique Indian method to convert gold in to liquid form has been passed down from generations, since hundreds of years ago. So the Indian Monument Painting is really precious.

BRUSHES: These special brushes are made from the hair of the tails of squirrels and kittens, hair from the inner ears of sheep. To do miniature work on Indian Monument Painting, they also use a very special single hairbrush. This unique Indian Monument Painting method of preparation of brushes has been passed down from generations, since hundreds of years ago, when it was discovered. Therefore the Indian Monument Painting is having such stunning miniature artwork.

TIME REQUIRED: It all depends on the art work and sizes to be done. Normally it takes 10 to 15 days to make such type Indian Monument Painting of miniature artworks. Many times for special & detailed artwork, the time taken extends up to 1 month to 6 months. So, we can’t predict the exact time to make such attractive Indian Monument Painting.

LIQUID IS HARMFUL: It is a harmful situation for water color paintings because the colors used in these paintings can easily dilute in water. It means any washing activity is injurious for artwork. So, you have to save Indian Monument Painting from water or any liquid.
If all of sudden some water drop, then you are suggested to with out folding, squeezing or disturbing (means in normal position), put in direct sun light for heating purpose and after drying, bring it back in to shade. For your kind information water can not damage oil paintings.
A simple solution to extend life of your Indian Monument Painting is to do framing. We can easily find 300 to 400 years old Indian Monument Painting in very good conditions.

ORIGINAL INDIAN MONUMENT PAINTING: All artwork of Indian Monument Painting on the site are original, created by accomplished artists, who have learnt their skills from their earlier generations. Art of Legend India sources all artworks directly from these artists, because of which we are able to offer these unique works at reasonable costs to the buyer.

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