AJAY GARG
Contemporary Indian Miniatures

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Manuscripts & Miniatures

A native of Rajasthan, India, Ajay Garg uses a magnifying glass and a single-haired brush to produce masterful miniature paintings, which resonate with the rich history of visual storytelling in India. Garg began studying traditional miniature painting at the age of ten with Asha Devi.  He uses gouache, watercolor, and gold paint on found paper to create kaleidoscopic wonderlands of people, animals, plants and patterns .From lovely peasant girls to Hindu deities, Garg’s subjects are brought to life through his painstaking attention to content, composition, and exquisite detail.

Left: detail from Krishna Offering Pan to Radha.

Parvati Offering Bhaang
& Damaru to Shiva
Gouache on paper, 2006
12-7/8 x 9-13/16 inches
28488c
$1400.

Gods Home in Heaven (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh & Ganesh)
Gouache on paper, 2005
13-1/4 x 10 inches
28458c
$1900.

Krishna Playing Flute
Gouache on paper, 2005
17 x 13-5/8 inches
28481c
SOLD

Woman Playing Sarangi
Gouache on paper, 2004
12 x 8-1/4 inches
28473c
SOLD

Woman with Sarangi
Gouache on paper, 2004
12-1/4 x 8-1/4 inches
28478c
SOLD.

Greeting Lord Vishnu and Laxmi
Gouache on paper, 2004
16 x 19-1/4 inches
28480c
$3700.

Radha and Krishna Worshipping Cow
Gouache on paper, 2005
13 x 10-1/2 inches
28485c
$2200.

Love Scene
Gouache on paper, 2005
20 x 15 inches
28479c
SOLD

Victory March
Gouache on paper, 2005
14-1/4 x 12 inches
28484c
$2200.

Royal Visit by Queen
Gouache on paper, 2005
10 x 8 inches
28472c
$1150.

Royal Visit by King
Gouache on paper, 2005
10 x 8 inches
28471c
$1150.

Ganesha on Throne
Gouache on paper, 2004
11-1/4 x 8-3/8 inches
28456c
$800.

Krishna as Butter Thief
Gouache on paper, 2004
10-3/4 x 8-3/8 inches
28464c
$1350.

Krishna in His Palace
Gouache on paper, 2005
13-1/2 x 17-1/2 inches
28482c
$4200.

Krishna Offering Pan to Radha
Gouache on paper, 2006
12-1/2 x 10-1/8 inches
28492c
$2400.

King and Queen Enjoying Boat Ride
Gouache on paper, 2006
10-1/8 x 14-1/2 inches
28487c
$1500.

Krishna and Balram Herding the Cows in the Evening
Gouache on paper, 2006
13 x 10-1/4 inches
28463c
$1800.

Sita-Haran (Ravan Stealing Sita)
Gouache on paper, 2005
8 x 12 inches
28475c
$1900.

Worshipping Ganesha
Gouache on paper, 2005
17-1/2 x 13-5/8 inches
28483c
SOLD

Srinathji (Krishna)
Gouache on paper, 2005
13-1/2 x 10-3/4 inches
28476c
$1200.

Woman in Traditional Indian Dress
Gouache and glass on paper, 2004
16-3/4 x 11-3/4 inches
28457c
$600.

Shiv-Parvati in Ashram
Gouache on paper, 2004
11-3/4 x 8-3/4 inches
28474c
$1800.

Garuda 
Gouache on paper, 2006
14 x 11 inches
28492c
$1500.

Radha-Krishna in Lake (Boat Ride)
Gouache on paper, 2004
10 x 14 inches
28469c
$1800.

Mythological Elephant (King)
Gouache on paper, 2003
13-1/4 x 10-3/4 inches
28466c
$1300.

Ganesha Wanting More Laddu
Gouache on paper, 2003
8-1/2 x 6-1/8 inches
28457c
$500.

King and Queen with Maids
Gouache on paper, 2002
11-1/4 x 8-7/8 inches
28462c
$1200

Indian Village Scene
Gouache on paper, 2004
7-1/4 x 9-1/2 inches
28461c
$800.

Romantic Moment
Gouache on paper, 1999
9-3/4 x 7-3/8 inches
28493c
$1200.

Indian Gypsies
Gouache on paper, 2002
10 x 14-1/2 inches
28460c
$1400.

Musical Moment
Gouache on paper, 2002
10-3/8 x 8 inches
28456c
SOLD

Potter & His Family
Gouache on paper, 2004
8-5/8 x 7 inches
28467c
$800.

Portrait of Queen Mumtaz Mahal
Gouache and glass stones on synthetic ivory, 2006
8 x 6 inches
28491c
$600.

Portrait of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
Gouache and glass stones on synthetic ivory, 2006 
8 x 6 inches
28490c
$600.

Gypsy Blacksmith
Gouache on paper, 2004
7-3/4 x 9-1/4 inches
28459c
$1000.

Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz 
Gouache and glass stones on synthetic ivory, 2006 
6 x 8 inches
28489c
$1000.

Royal Hunt
Gouache on paper, 2002
6-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches
28470c
$500.

Dancing Ganesha
Gouache on paper, 2004
8-1/2 x 6-1/2 inches
28455c
$500.