Radha and Krishna
Painting
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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Brush drawing in ink on paper. from a charcoal outline taken through a pinhole stencil, Radha and Krishna embracing, in a pavilion; Krishna is seated on cushions, reaching up to embrace Radha who leans over him. Outside the pavilion to the left, two of Radha's companions are talking; the scene takes place on the roof-top and in the background are other parts of the building.
Object details
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| Title | Radha and Krishna (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Brush drawing in ink on paper |
| Brief description | Brush drawing, Radha and Krishna embracing in a pavilion, ink on paper, Chamba, 19th century |
| Physical description | Brush drawing in ink on paper. from a charcoal outline taken through a pinhole stencil, Radha and Krishna embracing, in a pavilion; Krishna is seated on cushions, reaching up to embrace Radha who leans over him. Outside the pavilion to the left, two of Radha's companions are talking; the scene takes place on the roof-top and in the background are other parts of the building. |
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| Content description | Radha and Krishna embracing, in a pavilion; Krishna is seated on cushions, reaching up to embrace Radha who leans over him. Outside the pavilion to the left, two of Radha's companions are talking; the scene takes place on the roof-top and in the background are other parts of the building. |
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| Object history | IM.223 to 240-1924 were bought for £20 for the group. |
| Historical context | Pahari painting is a style of miniature painting of the Indian Rajput courts in what is now Himachal Pradesh. Chamba, an important centre of Pahari painting, is situated in the Ravi Valley in the heart of the Himalaya mountains. |
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| Accession number | IM.229-1924 |
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| Record created | October 21, 2002 |
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