Object number1976.63.3

[Krishna visiting Radha in a Palace Chamber]

Date1840

Artist Currently Unidentified

CultureIndian

MediumOpaque watercolor and gold on paper

DimensionsImage: 9 5/8 x 6 7/8 in. (24.4 x 17.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Pitt (Juliet Thompson, class of 1922)

On View

On view

Period19th c

Classification(s)

Drawings and Watercolors

DescriptionRadha sits within an windowed interior holding a flower in her hand and is fanned by an attended behind her while outside Krishna approaches and two attendants along the architecture above wield peacock feathers. All the figures wear beautifully patterned clothing and elaborate jewelry. Above is a deep blue night sky with a crescent moon and small stars.

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