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Hyperrealism
Silent Watchers
Created by Jaggu Prasad
Sold by Rooftop Collections
Description
Silent Watchers by Jaggu Prasad portrays two owls in calm observation, their eyes meeting across the open pages of a naturalist’s record. The artist’s fine brushwork captures each feather’s precision, while the parchment-like background enhances the timeless atmosphere of the composition.
This 18 x 13 inch watercolour on paper is an exquisite study in symmetry and subtle contrast. The pairing of cool and warm tones brings balance to the artwork, making it a contemplative piece for collectors of refined miniature paintings.
Why This Artwork Stands Out:
- Original hand-painted miniature by Jaggu Prasad.
- Features a striking duo of owls rendered in lifelike detail.
- Blends technical mastery with poetic stillness.
- A sophisticated piece ideal for collectors of natural studies and avian art.
Non-cancellable
This product cannot be cancelled once the order is placed. This item is non-returnable.
$ 2,489
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Does Silent Watchers by Jaggu Prasad come with a certificate of authenticity?
Yes, every Silent Watchers painting includes a signed certificate verifying its originality.
Can I return or exchange this painting?
All Rooftop artworks are hand-painted originals and are not eligible for return or exchange. For shipping-related issues, please contact Rooftop within 24 hours.
How should I care for this painting?
Keep framed under glass, away from sunlight and moisture. Clean gently using a soft, dry cloth.
How is Silent Watchers shipped?
The artwork is shipped worldwide in protective art-safe packaging with tracking information.
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.
Unique Practice
Uses a paintbrush with only a single hair of an otter to achieve the minutest details and ‘dot-man-ship