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recto:

Pigeons, 17th century.

Painting of a pair of black and white pigeons against a plain background, the female in front standing on one leg and the male crouched behind. A golden dovecote appears to float above them.

The grass, flowering plants and sky are later additions.


verso:

Krishna and the Gopis, 18th century.

Painting of Krishna (labelled Kishan, meaning 'black' or 'dark'). He is dressed like a Mughal prince and sits in a white marble and gold pavilion framed by a window. He looks down at four ladies standing on a riverbank: two are in conversation while two are turned towards him, one holding a lotus flower.


For further information on this album see RCIN 1005069.