Radha and Krishna
mid 18th century
Unknown
SSEA
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, depicting Radha and Krishna celebrating Holi, Krishna with a crew of 22 musicians and cowherds (on the left) is assailing Radha with 22 milkmaids on the right. In the foreground there are 15 cauldrons containing the traditional red and yellow fluid. In the immediate foreground, a further cowherd is applying red powder to the cheeks of a milkmaid.
- Maker/Artist
- Unknown
- Classification
- Painting
- Medium
- paint, opaque watercolour, paper, painted
- Locations
- region: Chamba
- Dimensions
- Height: 212 mm Width: 252 mm Height: 255 mm Width: 295 mm
- Departments
- SSEA
- Accession Number
- IS.10-1949
- Credit Line
- P. C. Manuk and Miss G. M. Coles Bequest through Art Fund
- Rights Statement
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