Krishna and Radha on a Terrace
PaintingsIndian18th century

Krishna and Radha on a Terrace

c. 1780

Description

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.

Classification
Paintings
Medium
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Rajput Style, Kishangarh School
Culture
Indian
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

11.75 x 7.3 cm (4 5/8 x 2 7/8 in.)

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