The Siege (Zang) | Bikaner Miniature (2023) Original Gouache Painting by Mukesh Swami

The Siege (Zang) is an original Bikaner School miniature painting, meticulously hand-painted by Mukesh Swami on authentic antique manuscript paper.

This museum-quality composition captures the intensity of a historic siege through extraordinary miniature craftsmanship. The artwork features approximately 800 individually hand-painted faces, including warriors, horses, elephants, camels, and battle formations, distributed throughout the central scene and the intricately detailed manuscript border. Every figure has been painted entirely by hand using a single-hair brush, natural stone pigments, and traditional Bikaner miniature painting techniques, reflecting months of dedicated craftsmanship.

Painted on genuine antique manuscript paper with original Persian calligraphy, the artwork preserves the historical character of the manuscript while celebrating the timeless beauty of Indian miniature painting. Every detail has been executed with exceptional precision, making this a true collector's piece for museums, connoisseurs, and lovers of historical art.

Artwork by Mukesh Swami, Government Registered Master Artisan (Ministry of Textiles, Government of India).

Materials Used:
Antique Manuscript Paper, Natural Stone Pigments, Gouache, Watercolour, Archival Ink, Gold leaf

Size:

Materials used:

Antique Manuscript Paper, Natural Stone Pigments, Gouache, Watercolour, Archival Ink, Gold ink

Details:

• Gouache painting on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 17 x 24 x 0.1cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Illustrative
• Subject: People and portraits