Krishna as Srinathji
Painting
late 19th century (made)
late 19th century (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, the blue-skinned god Krishna is shown as Sri Nathji, with a reddish brown turban and white drapery, standing in a grey niche, against a black ground.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Krishna as Srinathji (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Krishna as Srinathji, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Nathadwara, late 19th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, the blue-skinned god Krishna is shown as Sri Nathji, with a reddish brown turban and white drapery, standing in a grey niche, against a black ground. |
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| Content description | Sri Nathji, with a reddish brown turban and white drapery, standing in a grey niche, against a black ground. |
| Style | |
| Production | Nathadwara in southern Rajasthan is the location of the main temple to Krishna in this form known as Srinathji. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Ekaterina Schcherbina, ed., India: Jewels That Enchanted the World. Moscow Kremlin Museums, 2014, cat. 102, p. 183 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.185-1964 |
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| Record created | July 25, 2003 |
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