Vintage “Shyam-Jaladhar” Lord Krishna Devotional Print – S. C. Banerjee, Calcutta

A beautiful vintage Indian devotional print titled “SHYAM-JALADHAR”, depicting Lord Krishna playing the flute in a richly detailed natural setting. Krishna is shown in his iconic dark-blue form, adorned with elaborate jewellery, floral garlands and a magnificent peacock-feather crown, surrounded by attendants, flowers, foliage and a serene riverside landscape.

The composition has a particularly graceful Bengal devotional-art character, with delicate facial expressions, finely rendered ornaments and deep, atmospheric colours. The old printing surface and naturally aged paper give the work a strong period presence.

Most importantly, the lower margin retains its original printed title and publishing information, including:

Title: SHYAM-JALADHAR

Designed & Published by: S. C. Banerjee

Location: Sital-Manzil, Brindaban Pal Lane, Calcutta

Registered No. 62

Original Bengali text present beneath the artwork

“All rights strictly reserved by the Artist” printed on the lower margin

Product Description

This vintage Shyam-Jaladhar devotional print presents Lord Krishna as the divine flute player, standing gracefully beneath a tree in an idyllic landscape. His jewelled costume, peacock-feather crown and elaborate garlands create a striking focal point, while the surrounding figures, flowers and peacock enrich the narrative quality of the scene.

The combination of original publisher details, Bengali inscriptions and surviving registration number makes this more than a decorative religious image—it is also an interesting example of historic Calcutta devotional print culture.

Presented in an old wooden frame, the piece retains the natural signs of age expected from an authentic vintage artwork, including minor marks, toning and wear visible in the photographs.

Details

Subject: Lord Krishna / Shyam

Printed Title: SHYAM-JALADHAR

Type: Vintage Indian Devotional Colour Print

Publisher: S. C. Banerjee, Calcutta

Registered No.: 62

Original Bengali inscriptions present

Period-style wooden frame

Condition: Vintage condition with natural age-related wear, marks and toning

Ideal for: Indian art collectors, Krishna devotees, heritage interiors and devotional-art collections

Collector’s Note

The clearly preserved S. C. Banerjee publishing credit, registered number and multilingual title inscriptions give this print strong historical character and make it an appealing addition to a collection of early Indian religious and calendar art.