Through stylistic analyses and interpretations of more than ninety paintings from his collection, many of them published here for the first time, the author provides a rich insight into the many and varied developments of later Bundekhand painting.
The author, the late Dr Konrad Seitz (1933-2023), diplomat, historian, and art collector, lived for many years in India where he served as German ambassador from 1987 to 1990. He and his wife, Eva Seitz, rank among the most important private collectors of Indian miniature paintings worldwide. Their readiness to share their collection with art lovers all over the world, both in publications like this one and through major donations to museums, has done much to enhance our appreciation of the marvels of Indian painting.
