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The Most Famous Artworks of Pahari Painting

The 60 most celebrated works of the Pahari Painting movement, ranked by renown across 117 works in the catalog.

A note on the ranking: "fame" here is a measure of renown, not of merit — synthesised from how widely a work is cited and held. It leans toward the Western canon and the best-digitised collections. Read it as a popular index, not a verdict.

  1. Untitled
    Untitled Seu Family · 1753
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    Untitled Ranjha · 1805
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    Untitled Unknown · 1800
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    Untitled Unknown · 1785
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    Untitled Unknown · 1645
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    Untitled Unknown · 1849
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    Untitled Unknown · 1815
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    Untitled Unknown · 1710
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    Untitled Nainsukh
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    Untitled Unknown · 1705
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    Untitled Unknown · 1718
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    Untitled Unknown · 1800
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    Untitled Unknown · 1749
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    Untitled Unknown · 1840
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    Untitled Unknown · 1765
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    Untitled Unknown · 1705
  17. Untitled
    Untitled Nainsukh · 1778
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    Untitled Unknown · 1790
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    Untitled Unknown · 1800
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    Untitled Unknown · 1710
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    Untitled Unknown · 1790
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    Untitled Unknown · 1849
  23. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1800
  24. Untitled
    Untitled Nainsukh
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    Untitled Unknown · 1740
  26. Untitled
    Untitled Seu Family · 1753
  27. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1805
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    Untitled Devidasa of Nurpur · 1694
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    Untitled Unknown · 1705
  30. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1718
  31. Untitled
    Untitled Nainsukh
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    Untitled Unknown · 1687
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    Untitled Unknown · 1816
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    Untitled Unknown · 1850
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    Untitled Nainsukh · 1778
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    Untitled Unknown · 1800
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    Untitled Seu Family · 1753
  38. Raja Dalip Singh of Guler on a Dais
    Raja Dalip Singh of Guler on a Dais Unknown · 1720
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    Untitled Unknown · 1783
  40. A Warrior Mounting a Held Horse: Saindhava Ragaputra of Shri, from a Chamba Ragamala
    A Warrior Mounting a Held Horse: Saindhava Ragaputra of Shri, from a Chamba Ragamala Unknown · 1675
  41. Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra and Courtiers
    Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra and Courtiers Unknown · 1792
  42. An Amorous Couple, Probably Raja Mahendra Pal of Basohli (r. 1806–13) with a Favorite Queen
    An Amorous Couple, Probably Raja Mahendra Pal of Basohli (r. 1806–13) with a Favorite Queen Unknown · 1810
  43. Hanuman with Rama and Lakshmana on his shoulders, from a Kalighat album
    Hanuman with Rama and Lakshmana on his shoulders, from a Kalighat album Unknown · 1890
  44. Rama and Lakshmana Fighting Ravana, from a Dashavatara (Ten Incarnations [of Vishnu]) series
    Rama and Lakshmana Fighting Ravana, from a Dashavatara (Ten Incarnations [of Vishnu]) series Unknown · 1765
  45. The birth of Rama and his brothers, from Chapter 17 of the Bala Kanda (Book of Childhood) of the Adhyatma Ramayana (Rama's Journey of the Supreme Spirit) from the Brahmanda Purana (Ancient Scripture of the Cosmic Egg)
    The birth of Rama and his brothers, from Chapter 17 of the Bala Kanda (Book of Childhood) of the Adhyatma Ramayana (Rama's Journey of the Supreme Spirit) from the Brahmanda Purana (Ancient Scripture of the Cosmic Egg) Unknown · 1825
  46. Jagannath, Subhadra and Balarama in an Arch (verso)
    Jagannath, Subhadra and Balarama in an Arch (verso) Unknown · 1704
  47. Vanasura's Sons Submit to Krishna: Scene from the Aniruddha Usha Section of Krishna Lila
    Vanasura's Sons Submit to Krishna: Scene from the Aniruddha Usha Section of Krishna Lila Unknown · 1840
  48. The Marriage of Rukmini [Mangal]
    The Marriage of Rukmini [Mangal] Unknown · 1775
  49. Divine couple seated in a lotus blossom
    Divine couple seated in a lotus blossom Unknown · 1804
  50. Virahini Nayika, Love-Torn Heroine
    Virahini Nayika, Love-Torn Heroine Unknown · 1800
  51. Brahma Hides the Cowherds and the Calves in the Cave, page from a Bhagavata Purana
    Brahma Hides the Cowherds and the Calves in the Cave, page from a Bhagavata Purana Unknown · 1762
  52. Vivaca Ragaputra, a Leaf from Ragamala Series
    Vivaca Ragaputra, a Leaf from Ragamala Series Unknown · 1724
  53. Couple Playing Chaupar on a Terrace
    Couple Playing Chaupar on a Terrace Unknown · 1795
  54. King Dasharatha sends his chief minister Sumantra to summon Rama, from the "Shangri" Ramayana
    King Dasharatha sends his chief minister Sumantra to summon Rama, from the "Shangri" Ramayana Unknown · 1712
  55. Raja Bikram Singh of Guler smoking a hookah
    Raja Bikram Singh of Guler smoking a hookah Unknown · 1684
  56. Rishyashringa addresses the courtesans, from the "Shangri" Ramayana
    Rishyashringa addresses the courtesans, from the "Shangri" Ramayana Unknown · 1712
  57. Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan
    Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan Unknown · 1785
  58. Devi Shrine
    Devi Shrine Unknown · 1810
  59. Palace women enjoy music by the side of a cascade
    Palace women enjoy music by the side of a cascade Unknown · 1780
  60. Krishna and Balarama taking the cattle out to graze, from a Bhagavata Purana
    Krishna and Balarama taking the cattle out to graze, from a Bhagavata Purana Unknown · 1785