c. 1825
In this painting, Krishna, the eighth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu who is worshipped as a deity in his own right, stands at the bank of the river on the left. He faces his consort, Radha, who kneels at the bank to gather water in a large vessel. On the left side of the image are Krishna’s fellow cow herders and their group of cows. On the right are women descending stairs leading to the river and carrying water jugs on their heads. In the distance is the town. Pahari Style, Kangra School.
sight: 30 x 24.45 cm (11 13/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper; Rajput Style
18th-19th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
19th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper
19th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor, gold and graphite on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper; Pahari Style, Kangra School
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper; Pahari School, Kangra Style
19th centuryIndian