Who painted Copy of painting inside the caves of Ajanta (cave 16)?

Copy of painting inside the caves of Ajanta (cave 16) was painted by John Griffiths in 1882.

Where can I see Copy of painting inside the caves of Ajanta (cave 16)?

Copy of painting inside the caves of Ajanta (cave 16) is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Copy of painting inside the caves of Ajanta (cave 16)?

Copy of painting inside the caves of Ajanta (cave 16) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Copy of painting inside the caves of Ajanta (cave 16)

John Griffiths , 1882

Copy of painting inside the caves of Ajanta (cave 16) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist John Griffiths. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting is a copy of a mural from Cave 16 at Ajanta, created by John Griffiths and his students from the Bombay School of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a scene from the Mahisa Jataka, a Buddhist tale about a man who rescues a buffalo from a tormenting monkey and teaches it a protective charm, with the god Indra present.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work reflects the artists' interpretation of the ancient Ajanta murals, which are considered some of India's oldest surviving paintings.

History & Provenance

The original Ajanta murals date from the 1st century BC to around AD 480. Griffiths and his students produced this copy between 1872 and 1885, replacing earlier copies destroyed in a fire in 1866.