G D Thyagaraj - Resting Under the Trees

Another painting by Thyagaraj 'Resting under the tree' it has kept the colours well over so many years.

This is a nice painting which I like a lot.

G D Thyagaraj - Busy Street with Temple

This is a photo of the second Thyagaraj painting sent to me by Rob.  It dates from the late 1950s.  It shows a very busy street scene with what appears to be a small shrine or temple.  Anyone know if this is a real place?  We do know that Thyagaraj lived and worked in Jaipur for many years could it be based on a scene in Jaipur.

Unfortunately the colours appear a light off this could be because of the settings of the camera or maybe it has just faded over time.

Once again thanks to Rob for sharing this photo.  Hope you like it.

G D Thyagaraj - Steps leading to Water

Another painting by G D Thyagaraj, this was one sent to me by Rob who found my blog and it turns out that his parents own two paintings by Thyagaraj which they obtained when they were in India in the 1950s.  This one shows some steps leading down to some water and there are four women by the waters edge doing some chores.

 Thanks to Rob for sharing these paintings, much appreciated.

G D Arulraj - Drawing Water

This is a painting by G D Arulraj depicting a similar scene to the last posting by Thyagaraj, this also shows a farmer using his cattle to raise water from the river in this case to irrigate his crops I expect.

Of the two this is my favourite, It is a pleasant painting, it is interesting to compare the two brothers works side by side.

G D Thyagaraj - Drawing Water

This is one of Thyagaraj's agricultural scenes showing a farmer drawing water from a well with the aid of two cows and a steep ramp.  I have never actually seen this particular system in operation.

I am also aware that his brother Arul painted the same scene in his own way, I will make that my next posting.

G D Paulraj - Fishseller

Today's painting is by G D Paulraj the style is less common being a study of one person as opposed to his more common street scenes.  This depicts a lady selling fish, it seems to have retained the colours very well after all these years.

The painting is currently up for auction at Live Auctioneers in case you would like to bid on it on 02/12/12 lot number 3213 starting at $80.00.

G D Thyagaraj - Jaipur Street scene

This is a street scene believed to be of Jaipur where Thyagaraj lived for most of his life.  He has managed to add in some temples, camels and cows as well. Quite a nice composition.