Krishna
Drawing
late 19th century (made)
late 19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Water-colour drawing, on paper, of Krishna riding a composite elephant composed of eleven gopis, four of whom are musicians, one a murchal-bearer and one an umbrella-holder.
Object details
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| Title | Krishna (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Drawn and painted in ink and watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Drawing, Krishna riding a composite elephant made up of dancing girls and musicians, ink and watercolour on paper, North India, possibly Lucknow, late 19th century |
| Physical description | Water-colour drawing, on paper, of Krishna riding a composite elephant composed of eleven gopis, four of whom are musicians, one a murchal-bearer and one an umbrella-holder. |
| Content description | Krishna riding a composite elephant composed of eleven gopis, four of whom are musicians, one a murchal-bearer and one an umbrella-holder. |
| Credit line | Given by Col. T. H. Hendley |
| Object history | Given by Col. T. H. Hendley. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 1916-183M |
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| Accession number | IM.22-1916 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2003 |
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