Krishna
Painting
ca. 1660 - ca. 1670 (made)
ca. 1660 - ca. 1670 (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Krishna in a yellow dhoti stands in an empty landscape raising his right hand in a gesture of despair. A male companion in striped green trousers and yellow scarf attempts to console him. Orange background.
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Title | Krishna (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
Brief description | Painting, Rasamanjari illustration, Krishna confiding in companion, opaque watercolour on paper, Basohli, ca. 1660-1670 |
Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Krishna in a yellow dhoti stands in an empty landscape raising his right hand in a gesture of despair. A male companion in striped green trousers and yellow scarf attempts to console him. Orange background. |
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Content description | Krishna in a yellow dhoti stands in an empty landscape raising his right hand in a gesture of despair. |
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Object history | From the collection of Mr. Michael Rothenstein; IS.46 to 73-1953 were purchased for £300. |
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Accession number | IS.53-1953 |
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Record created | July 20, 2000 |
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