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Radha and Krishna

Drawing
early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Drawing, with brush in ink on paper, depicting Radha and her companions on a balcony playing 'holi' with Krishna and the cowherds below them, squirting coloured water.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleRadha and Krishna (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Drawn in ink on paper
Brief description
Drawing, Radha celebrating 'holi' with Krishna and the cowherds, drawn with brush on paper, Kangra, early 19th century
Physical description
Drawing, with brush in ink on paper, depicting Radha and her companions on a balcony playing 'holi' with Krishna and the cowherds below them, squirting coloured water.
Content description
Radha and her companions on a balcony playing 'holi' with Krishna and the cowherds below them, squirting coloured water.
Style
Credit line
Purchased from Dr A K Coomaraswamy, 39, Brookfield, West Hill, Highgate, N
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IM.162-1914

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Record createdOctober 29, 2002
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