-
1 of 253523 objects
कृष्ण Krishna c. 1750 - c. 1800
Opaque watercolour including gold-and silver-coloured metallic pigments on paper. | 43.1 x 29.3 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 1005113.t
India
Master: Album of paintings of Hindu gods Item: कृष्ण Krishna c. 1750 - c. 1800
-
f.18
A depiction of the Hindi god Krishna, following a disagreement with his lover Radha. In a bare palace interior, Krishna lounges on a bed as Radha’s sakhi (female friend) approaches him to patch up the quarrel. .
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.
-
Creator(s)
(artist)Acquirer(s)
-
Medium and techniques
Opaque watercolour including gold-and silver-coloured metallic pigments on paper.
Measurements
43.1 x 29.3 cm (folio dimensions)
19.9 x 12.8 cm (image)
Category
Place of Production
India
