Majesty in Stillness
Jaggu Prasad
Born in 1963, Jaggu Prasad is an Indian miniature painter renowned for his extraordinary precision and devotion to the art. Having started his artistic journey at the young age of 6, Jaggu Prasad, eventually learnt under the guidance of Padma Shree Kirpal Singh himself. As an artist Jaggu Prasad’s miniature creations invite the viewer to lean in. His uniquely realistic style, uses techniques like trompe l’oeil to give a hyper-real effect to his muse, nature. The microscopic brush strokes and intricate textures reward close inspection. Greatly insured by nature, in Prasad’s art you will find birds and insects are elevated from background motifs to central subjects—they occupy space with monumentality despite their size, their features rendered with a clarity that bridges observation and wonder. The result is miniature art that invites reflection, discovery, and appreciation of nature’s hidden architecture. As an independent artist, with decades of experience, his miniature paintings have reached both national and foreign exhibitions and galleries. Singapore, UK, Germany, France and the United States are just some of the places his works have featured in. For the minutest of details that give his work depth, he uses a single hair of an otter. His dedication to the craft and deep observation give a meaningful depth to all his artworks. If you want to have a painting where you can find depth in each stroke, artworks by Jaggu Prasad are exactly what you need.
Description
In 'Majesty in Stillness', Jaggu Prasad turns his eye toward gracefulness, presenting two horses poised in quiet companionship. The deep black of one and the rich chestnut of the other balance each other perfectly—opposites in hue yet united in bearing. Every muscle is articulated with precision, each glint of light across the coat rendered through fine gradations of watercolour. Their calm stances, almost statuesque, suggest power held in reserve—the beauty of motion imagined rather than seen. Prasad’s mastery lies in how he captures dignity without grandeur, vitality without haste. The simplicity of the background allows the viewer’s gaze to linger solely on form, texture, and temperament, on the silent nobility that defines these creatures. There's also the irony, considering the fact that horses are considered most majestic when running, this painting draws attention to the fact that they are elegant and majestic in themselves, even in stillness.
This 20.8 x 15.2 inch watercolour on paper is ideal for collectors drawn to realism, admirers of animal portraiture, and those who appreciate art that finds poetry in poise.
Why This Artwork Stands Out:
- Hand-painted by Jaggu Prasad ji – a celebrated master of Miniature art and natural realism
- A refined statement piece – 20.8 x 15.2 inches, ideal for sophisticated interiors or a gallery wall
- Captures harmony and strength through stillness – perfect for art lovers seeking balance and beauty
Let this timeless study of grace and restraint bring quiet strength to your space.
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Unique Practice
Uses a paintbrush with only a single hair of an otter to achieve the minutest details and ‘dot-man-ship