c. 1780
In this painting, Krishna, the eighth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu who is worshipped in his own right, and his consort, Radha, stand on an open terrace. Krishna has his left arm over Radha has he points towards the sky with his right hand. Radha lovingly holds onto his left hand. A single halo surrounds both of their heads. Rajput Style, Kishangarh School.
11.75 x 7.3 cm (4 5/8 x 2 7/8 in.)
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Basohli Style
18th-19th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th-19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper; original leather binding
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianInk with opaque watercolor and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianInk with opaque watercolor and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianInk with opaque watercolor and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianInk with opaque watercolor and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndian