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राधा कृष्ण Radha and Krishna c. 1750-1800
Opaque watercolour including gold-and silver-coloured metallic pigments on paper. | 43.1 x 29.4 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 1005113.ad
India
Master: Album of paintings of Hindu gods Item: राधा कृष्ण Radha and Krishna c. 1750-1800
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Krishna offers a white floral garland to Radha as they sit under a marble pavilion in a chahar-bagh (quadrilateral) garden. To the left is a figure of a young prince, possibly the patron, who touches Krishna's foot and appears to be a later addition.
For further information on this album see RCIN 1005113.Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII when Prince of Wales during his tour of India in 1875 by Mangaldas Nathubhoy.
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Medium and techniques
Opaque watercolour including gold-and silver-coloured metallic pigments on paper.
Measurements
43.1 x 29.4 cm (folio dimensions)
26.1 x 17.3 cm (image)
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India
