Krishna and Radha in a Pavilion, Accompanied by a Female Attendant
18th century
Description
The drawing depicts Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu who is worshipped as a deity in his own right, seated in an elaborate pavilion with his consort, Radha. Krishna’s divine status is denoted by his halo with emanating rays. He holds a lotus with a long stem in his hand, the flower a reference to Vishnu. A female attendant stands at the top of the pavilion’s stairs. Rajput Style, Kota School.
Dimensions
15.5 x 13.2 cm (6 1/8 x 5 3/16 in.)
Provenance
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1969 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1969.
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