Krishna and Aghasura
Painting
mid 19th century (made)
mid 19th century (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Krishna is shown in a landscape forcing the demon Aghasura to release the cows which he has swallowed. One of the cowherds stands to the right of the picture.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Krishna and Aghasura (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Krishna making Aghasura yield up cows, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Jaipur, mid 19th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Krishna is shown in a landscape forcing the demon Aghasura to release the cows which he has swallowed. One of the cowherds stands to the right of the picture. |
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| Content description | Krishna is shown in a landscape forcing the demon Aghasura to release the cows which he has swallowed. One of the cowherds stands to the right of the picture. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design. RP 51/2237 |
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| Accession number | D.1495-1886 |
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| Record created | July 25, 2003 |
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