1972
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Copy of painting inside the caves of Ajanta (Cave 9) is a 1972 oil by John Griffiths, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting is a copy of a scene from the caves of Ajanta. It shows a detailed and colorful depiction of a Buddhist story. The story is from the life of the Buddha, which is interesting because it gives us a glimpse into ancient Indian art and culture. To learn more about the methods used to create this copy, look into the technique: glazing.
A copy of a ceiling painting from Cave 9 at Ajanta, this work depicts a floral motif with long curling stalks bearing various flowers and fruit. The original Ajanta cave paintings, dating from the 1st century BC to AD 480, illustrate Buddhist narratives and are among the oldest surviving examples of Indian painting. Created between 1872 and 1885 by John Griffiths and seven Indian students under a Government of India commission, the copy was later deposited in the India Museum, London. White patches indicate areas requiring conservation.
Read the full account in the museum source.
John Griffiths (29 November 1837 – 1 December 1918) was a Welsh artist who worked in India, noted for his Orientalist works.
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