A classical artform from southern India, Thanjavur painting is a celebration of the region’s rich artistic tradition, named after the town of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India.
Thanjavur paintings are known for their extravagant depictions of deities using vibrant colours and gaudy embellishments, especially gold foil overlaid on delicate but extensive gesso work and inlay of glass beads and pieces or very rarely precious and semi-precious gems .
In Thanjavur paintings one can see the influence of Deccani, Vijayanagara, Maratha and even European or Company styles of painting. Though the artform has undergone various changes over the years, it continues to be popular with lovers of art even today, and inspires many artists with its truly Indian style.
GI Tag Number : 47
Certificate Number : 32
Geographical Area : Tamil Nadu
Special Cover Release Date : 03 September 2015
Cancellation : Thanjavur 613 001
Type : Special Cover
Cover Identification Number : TN/25/2015
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Postage Stamp extracted from Splendors of India Mixed Sheetlet
Issued on 01 January 2017
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