Not currently on display at the V&A

One of twelve paintings of Hindu deities.

Painting
ca. 1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Balarama, elder brother of Krishna.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleOne of twelve paintings of Hindu deities. (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Gouache on mica
Brief description
Painting; gouache on mica, Balarama, elder brother of Krishna, Trichinopoly, ca.1850
Physical description
Balarama, elder brother of Krishna.
Dimensions
  • Length: 14.5cm
  • Width: 9.5cm
Style
Object history
Presented to Ms Pilgrim.
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Archer, Mildred. Company Paintings Indian Paintings of the British period Victoria and Albert Museum Indian Series London: Victoria and Albert Museum, Maplin Publishing, 1992 211 p. ISBN 0944142303
Collection
Accession number
IS.62-1960

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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