Vintage “Maya-Mirga” Indian Mythological Print – S. C. Banerjee, Calcutta

A captivating vintage Indian mythological colour print titled “MAYA-MIRGA”, presented in its old wooden frame and retaining its original Bengali and English inscriptions.
The artwork depicts an atmospheric mythological scene set within a lush forest landscape, with finely rendered figures surrounded by flowering vegetation, flowing water and distant mountains. The rich jewel-like colours, expressive figures and dramatic composition give the work the distinctive character of early Indian popular and devotional printmaking.
The lower margin carries important surviving period details, including the original title MAYA-MIRGA, Bengali text and publishing information identifying S. C. Banerjee of Sital-Manzil, 13-1 Brindaban Pal’s Lane, Shyambazar, Calcutta. A printing credit for Lakshmibilas Press, Calcutta is also visible.
Product Details
Title: MAYA-MIRGA
Category: Vintage Indian Mythological Art
Type: Vintage Colour Print
Designed & Published by: S. C. Banerjee
Publisher Address: Sital-Manzil, 13-1 Brindaban Pal’s Lane, Shyambazar, Calcutta
Printer: Lakshmibilas Press, Calcutta
Original Bengali and English inscriptions present
Original period publisher details retained
Presented in an old wooden frame
Condition: Authentic vintage condition with age-related toning, surface marks, small losses, creases and wear visible in the photographs
Collector’s Note
The survival of the original title, Bengali inscriptions, S. C. Banerjee publishing details and Calcutta printing credit gives this work notable historical character. It is an appealing example of early Indian chromolithographic and popular mythological print culture associated with Calcutta’s important publishing tradition.