Krishna and Kansa
Painting
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Krishna preparing to kill the demon Kansa (Kamsa). He has grabbed him by his hair.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Krishna and Kansa (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Krishna killing Kansa, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Rajasthan, 19th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Krishna preparing to kill the demon Kansa (Kamsa). He has grabbed him by his hair. |
| Content description | Krishna preparing to kill the demon Kansa (Kamsa). He has grabbed him by his hair. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Other number | 556 - Previous number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | AL.556 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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