Krishna
ca. 1660 - ca. 1695
Unknown
SSEA
Painting, opaque watercolour on paper, Krishna in a deep yellow dhoti stands conversing with a messenger in a red conical cap. Krishna with red Vaishnava markings holding a lotus flower. Radha stands inside a chamber in blue veil and red skirt motioning to Krishna as if to make him stop his jesting. On the right, exterior, stands the jester with pale conical cap, red striped trousers and yellow scarf, covering his mouth in amusement at the scene.
- Maker/Artist
- Unknown
- Classification
- Painting
- Medium
- opaque watercolour, paint, paper, painted
- Locations
- region: Basohli
- Dimensions
- Height: 230 mm Width: 325 mm Height: 180 mm Width: 270 mm Height: 230 mm Width: 325 mm
- Departments
- SSEA
- Accession Number
- IS.121-1951
- Credit Line
- Purchased with the assistance of Lady Rothenstein and Art Fund
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