Krishna
Painting
early 19th century (made)
early 19th century (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, with pearl details, the upper half of the painting shows Krishna beneath the kadamba tree playing his flute, while female cow-herds (gopis) and cows listen. The lower half of the painting shows a prince (or perhaps a deity) enthroned on a grassy island with attendant noblemen paying homage. European sailing-ships are seen in the surrounding water.
Object details
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| Title | Krishna (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper, with pearl details |
| Brief description | Painting, Krishna playing flute to gopis,opaque watercolour on paper, Jaipur, early 19th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, with pearl details, the upper half of the painting shows Krishna beneath the kadamba tree playing his flute, while female cow-herds (gopis) and cows listen. The lower half of the painting shows a prince (or perhaps a deity) enthroned on a grassy island with attendant noblemen paying homage. European sailing-ships are seen in the surrounding water. |
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| Content description | Krishna beneath the kadamba tree playing his flute, while female cow-herds (gopis) and cows listen. The lower half of the painting shows a prince (or perhaps a deity) enthroned on a grassy island with attendant noblemen paying homage. European sailing-ships are seen in the surrounding water. |
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| Accession number | IS.109-1951 |
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| Record created | June 27, 2003 |
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