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राधा कृष्ण होली Radha and Krishna celebrate holi c. 1760-80
Opaque watercolour including gold-and silver-coloured metallic pigments on paper. | 43.1 x 29.4 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 1005113.r
Mughal artist
Master: Album of paintings of Hindu gods Item: ???? ????? ???? Radha and Krishna celebrate holi c. 1760-80
Mughal artist
Master: Album of paintings of Hindu gods Item: राधा कृष्ण होली Radha and Krishna celebrate holi c. 1760-80
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In this fantastical painting, a princess on a balcony gazes out over the stormy night sky and conjures a vision of Krishna and the gopis covered in pink and yellow dye as they celebrate Holi in a forest grove. They are joined by a party of yogis, both male and female and, on the right, a hijra or khawaja sara (a member of the auspicious 'third sex' community).
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)
36.0 x 22.8 cm (image)
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Place of Production
Awadh [India]
