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Krishna and Balarama

Painting
ca. 1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the Bhagavata Purana, Krishna and Balarama set out by chariot to arrange the wedding of Aniruddha and the daughter of Rukma.


Object details

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Object type
TitleKrishna and Balarama (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted in opaque watercolour on paper
Brief description
Painting, Bhagavata Purana, Krishna and Balarama set out by chariot to arrange Aniruddha's wedding, opaque watercolour on paper, Nepal with Central Indian influence, ca. 1800
Physical description
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the Bhagavata Purana, Krishna and Balarama set out by chariot to arrange the wedding of Aniruddha and the daughter of Rukma.
Content description
Krishna and Balarama set out by chariot to arrange the wedding of Aniruddha and the daughter of Rukma.
Subjects depicted
Literary referenceBhagavata Purana
Collection
Accession number
IS.158-1964

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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