Radha Stroking Krishna's Feet

1890

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Bengal Kalighat Kolkata

Dominant colour

Radha Stroking Krishna's Feet is a 1890 by Shri Gobinda Chandra Roy, a Impressionism work, depicting Bengal, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Shri Gobinda Chandra Roy
When & what style?: 1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows two figures in a quiet moment. The woman kneels, gently touching the feet of a seated man. Both wear detailed, patterned clothing with intricate designs. The man rests his chin on his hand, looking down at her. Behind them, a decorative border frames the scene. Notice the woman’s calm gesture—it’s a small but meaningful act. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the fabrics and hair. Next, look up kalighat to see how this style connects to Bengali art traditions.