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कृष्ण Krishna c. 1750-1800
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. 1750-1800
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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.
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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)
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Place of Production
India
