PaintingsIndian18th century

Krishna confers with Balarama

c. 1780

Description

In this painting, Krishna, the eighth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu who is worshipped as a deity in his own right, sits underneath a canopy. He confers with his elder brother, Balarama. They are accompanied by attendants.

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Pahari Style, Guler School

Culture

Indian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

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