Anonymous - Damodarji or Dauji II, Nathdwara or Kotah, Rajasthan, 1st half 19th century

Painting depicting Dauji II, also known as Damodarji, a tilakavat or chief priest of the Shrinathji cult at the Nathdwara temple and other sites within the Pushti Marg, a Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism.

Dauji II is shown seated in prayer on a carpet leaning on a bolster. His right hand holds paan and his head is surrounded by a green nimbus.

He is adorned with a great deal of elaborate jewelry, which is enhanced by incrustations in the painting, underlining the great wealth of the religious center. He wears rings, bracelets, armlets and luxurious necklaces. His ear ornament is a wonderful echo of the overall roundness of the forms. His dhoti fans out in a elaborate fashion.

For a similar painting, see painting no. 29 in the catalogue of the year 2020 of the art gallery 'Art passages'

https://issuu.com/artpassages/docs/loveepickingships_v5_max144

Please examine the photographs carefully to verify the condition of the painting (in particular, the painting loss in some areas and the three holes that can be seen in the upper half of the painting). The photos are part of the description.

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