Radha and Krishna
Painting
Early 19th century (made)
Early 19th century (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, showing Radha and Krishna seated on a terrace in a palace setting, flanked by female attendants with peacock-feather fans and musical instruments. In the background is a lake, palace buildings and a distant landscape.
Object details
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| Title | Radha and Krishna (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Radha and Krishna seated on palace terrace, opaque watercolour on paper, Jaipur, early 19th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, showing Radha and Krishna seated on a terrace in a palace setting, flanked by female attendants with peacock-feather fans and musical instruments. In the background is a lake, palace buildings and a distant landscape. |
| Content description | Radha and Krishna seated on a terrace in a palace setting, flanked by female attendants with peacock-feather fans and musical instruments. In the background is a lake, palace buildings and a distant landscape. |
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| Gallery label | RADHA AND KRISHNA SEATED ON A TERRACE
Opaque watercolour and gold paint on paper
Jaipur, Rajasthan
c. 1800
IS.108-1951
The Hindu god Krishna and his human consort Radha are depicted here as a Rajput prince and princess. They are surrounded by female attendants and musicians, and Radha herself is plucking a vina as she faces Krishna.
The highly polished but rather static style of painting is typical of Jaipur court art of the time. Western-style perspective has been used in the receding landscape and architecture.(27/9/2013) |
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| Accession number | IS.108-1951 |
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| Record created | June 27, 2003 |
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