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Lærred af linned · Ægthedscertifikat · Leveres over hele verden Manaku · 1700 – 1760

Ravana addresses Sita in the garden of Lanka, from Chapters 53 and 54 of the Aranya Kanda (Book of the Forest) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey) – Manaku

1725 · Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

Se det mest populære værk af Manaku rangeret som nr. 1: Ravana addresses Sita in the garden of Lanka, from Chapters 53 and 54 of the Aranya Kanda (Book of the Forest) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey)

Farvepalette: Dark

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 1 af 13 værker af Manaku
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$30337 × 27 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Krishna dallying with cowherd maidens (1730)

1730 · National Museum, New Delhi · original 20.5 x 31.0cm

Se det mest populære værk af Manaku rangeret som nr. 2: Krishna dallying with cowherd maidens

Farvepalette: Dark

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 2 af 13 værker af Manaku
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$30339 × 25 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Poet Jayadeva is worshipping Radha and Krishna (1730) af Manaku

1730 · National Museum, New Delhi · original 20.0 x 30.0cm

Se det mest populære værk af Manaku rangeret som nr. 3: Poet Jayadeva is worshipping Radha and Krishna

Farvepalette: Earthy

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 3 af 13 værker af Manaku
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$22839 × 26 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Manaku: The Monkey Leader Angada Steals Ravana's Crown from His Fortress: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series

1725 · British Library, London · original 57 x 84 cm

Magnificent 1725 folio by Manaku depicting Angada stealing Ravana’s crown! A vibrant Pahari miniature painting from the Ramayana series, showcasing dynamic action & rich detail.

Se det mest populære værk af Manaku rangeret som nr. 4: The Monkey Leader Angada Steals Ravana's Crown from His Fortress: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series

Kunstretning: Pahari Painting
Farvepalette: Earthy

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 4 af 13 værker af Manaku
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$27837 × 27 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$39484 × 57 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Vishnu on Garuda Slaying a Demon (1753)

1753 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · original 21.6 x 31.4cm

Se det mest populære værk af Manaku rangeret som nr. 5: Vishnu on Garuda Slaying a Demon

Farvepalette: Monochrome

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 5 af 13 værker af Manaku
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$20338 × 26 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Mara Bringing the Demons to Life, 1753, Manaku

1753 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · original 21.6 x 30.8cm

Se det mest populære værk af Manaku rangeret som nr. 6: Mara Bringing the Demons to Life

Farvepalette: Monochrome

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 6 af 13 værker af Manaku
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$32838 × 26 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Building the Bridge to Lanka af Manaku

1753 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · original 22.2 x 33.0cm

Se det mest populære værk af Manaku rangeret som nr. 7: Building the Bridge to Lanka

Farvepalette: Monochrome

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 7 af 13 værker af Manaku
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$77838 × 26 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Manaku: Untitled (D2XACE)

1725 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · original 57 x 79 cm

Magnificent 1725 miniature painting by manaku depicting a dramatic Hindu myth scene! Intricate details, layered artistry & earthy tones showcase traditional Indian style. A captivating piece for art collectors.

Se det mest populære værk af Manaku rangeret som nr. 8: Untitled (D2XACE)

Kunstretning: Traditional Indian Painting
Farvepalette: Earthy

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 8 af 13 værker af Manaku
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17837 × 27 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$28579 × 57 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Rama and Lakshmana Overwhelmed by Arrows: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series (1725) af Manaku

1725 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Se det mest populære værk af Manaku rangeret som nr. 9: Rama and Lakshmana Overwhelmed by Arrows: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series

Farvepalette: Monochrome

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 9 af 13 værker af Manaku
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17838 × 27 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Krishna and the Cow Herders Return at Cow-dust, Illustration from a Bhagavata Purana Series, Manaku

Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge · original 27.4 x 38.2cm

Se det mest populære værk af Manaku rangeret som nr. 10: Krishna and the Cow Herders Return at Cow-dust, Illustration from a Bhagavata Purana Series

Farvepalette: Neutrals

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 10 af 13 værker af Manaku
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$45337 × 27 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$45538 × 27 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Manaku, Indrajit Makes Offerings: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series (1725)

1725 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · original 62 x 83 cm

Se det mest populære værk af Manaku rangeret som nr. 11: Indrajit Makes Offerings: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series

Farvepalette: Monochrome

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 11 af 13 værker af Manaku
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17838 × 27 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$30483 × 62 cm Bestil i original størrelse

South Wind Cools in the Himalayas: Folio from the Second Guler Gita Govinda Series, Manaku

1775 · original 18 x 27 cm

Se det mest populære værk af Manaku rangeret som nr. 12: South Wind Cools in the Himalayas: Folio from the Second Guler Gita Govinda Series

Farvepalette: Neutrals

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 12 af 13 værker af Manaku
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17838 × 26 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Hiranyakashipu commands his demon warriors to threaten and injure Prahlada. Preparatory drawing from the ‘Small Bhagavata Purana’ Series (1740) af Manaku

1740 · original 22 x 32 cm

Se det mest populære værk af Manaku rangeret som nr. 13: Hiranyakashipu commands his demon warriors to threaten and injure Prahlada. Preparatory drawing from the ‘Small Bhagavata Purana’ Series

Farvepalette: Monochrome

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 13 af 13 værker af Manaku
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17838 × 26 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Kunstneren

Manaku

1700 – 1760

Hurtige fakta

Born1700, Guler, India
Works on APS13
Top-ranked workRavana addresses Sita in the garden of Lanka, from Chapters 53 and 54 of the Aranya Kanda (Book of the Forest) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey)
Copyright statusPublic domain
Died1760
Top 3 worksRavana addresses Sita in the garden of Lanka, from Chapters 53 and 54 of the Aranya Kanda (Book of the Forest) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey), Krishna dallying with cowherd maidens, Poet Jayadeva is worshipping Radha and Krishna
Museums on APSHarvard Art Museums, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Art, British Library, National Museum

Biografi

Manaku: A Rediscovered Master of Pahari Painting

Life and Obscurity

Born around 1700 in Guler, a small hill state in present-day Himachal Pradesh, India.
Died in 1760. His life remains largely shrouded in obscurity, overshadowed by the fame of his younger brother, Nainsukh.
Rediscovery: For centuries, Manaku’s contributions were almost entirely forgotten until art historians like B.N. Goswamy brought his work to light and recognized his significant role in Pahari painting.

Artistic Style and Influences

Pahari Painting: Manaku is now celebrated as a key exponent of the Pahari style, characterized by its delicate brushwork, vibrant colors, and focus on themes from Hindu mythology and courtly life.
Mughal Influence: The art of Guler, and thus Manaku’s work, was significantly influenced by the waning Mughal Empire. Artists migrating from the Mughal courts brought with them techniques and aesthetics that blended with local traditions.
His father, Seu, a prominent artist himself, served as an early mentor, instilling in him foundational skills and artistic principles.

Major Works and Themes

Rama Releases the Demon Spies: (folio from the Siege of Lanka series) – A powerful depiction of a pivotal moment from the Ramayana, showcasing Manaku’s skill in narrative storytelling.
South Wind Cools in the Himalayas: (folio from the Second Guler Gita Govinda series) – Demonstrates his mastery in portraying scenes from the Gita Govinda, a celebrated work of Sanskrit poetry focused on the love between Krishna and Radha.
Hiranyakashipu Commands His Demon Warriors: (preparatory drawing from the ‘Small Bhagavata Purana’ series) – Exemplifies his ability to convey complex narratives with dynamic composition and expressive figures.
His works often feature themes of devotion, heroism, love, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.

Artistic Development & Achievements

Only four extant works bear Manaku’s signature, making each piece exceptionally valuable and insightful into his artistic practice.
Unique Vision: While influenced by Mughal aesthetics, Manaku developed a distinct style characterized by a refined sense of color, delicate detailing, and an ability to capture emotional depth in his figures.
He contributed significantly to the development of Pahari painting, establishing a foundation for future generations of artists in the region.

Historical Significance & Legacy

Manaku’s rediscovery has enriched our understanding of 18th-century Indian art and the vibrant artistic traditions of the Pahari region.
Family Atelier: He was part of a prolific family of artists – the Seu-Manaku-Nainsukh lineage – that played a crucial role in shaping the course of Pahari painting for over 150 years.
His work continues to inspire art enthusiasts and scholars, offering a glimpse into a rich cultural heritage and the artistic brilliance of a previously overlooked master.

Spørgsmål og svar

Hvor kan jeg se Manakus værker i kronologisk rækkefølge?

Se en tidslinje over Manakus værker på siden Tidslinje for kunstværker, hvor kunstværkerne er sorteret efter dato.

Hvor kan jeg opleve Manakus kunstværker i et 3D-galleri?

Besøg galleriet virtuelt: 3D-galleri-siden for Manaku præsenterer kunstnerens værker i et tredimensionelt galleri.

Hvor kan man finde Manakus værker grupperet efter teknik?

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Samlerens quiz

Manaku is primarily associated with which style of painting?
In what region of India did Manaku practice his art?
Manaku's rediscovery as a significant artist is largely attributed to the work of which art historian?
Manaku frequently depicted scenes from what two major Hindu texts in his paintings?
Who was Manaku's younger brother, also a renowned painter?

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