Artwork

Krishna Receives a Flower Garland

Krishna Receives a Flower Garland, by Sitaram, unspecified, 1755
Krishna Receives a Flower Garland, by Sitaram, unspecified, 1755

Krishna Receives a Flower Garland is an unspecified painting by the Romanticist artist Sitaram. It dates from 1755 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Krishna Receives a Flower Garland is a painting created by Sitaram around 1755. It is a representative work of Indian art from this period and is currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a vibrant scene centered on a seated figure, likely Krishna, receiving a flower garland. The surrounding elements, including a rider on a white horse and a boat on the water, contribute to a rich narrative.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bold colors and clear outlines to create a visually striking composition. The use of reds, greens, and golds adds to the overall effect, while the figures' flowing clothes and jewelry enhance the scene's opulence.

Artist & collection

Artist

Sitaram

Sitaram painted delicate scenes of gods and festivals on paper in 18th-century India.

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