Krishna and Balarama

About this work

This painting shows a busy scene with lots of people in bright, colorful clothes. Some are riding elephants, others are in boats on a river, and a few are on horseback. There’s a big crowd walking toward a red building with white arches, and trees fill the background under a blue sky. The colors pop—greens, reds, and golds—with some figures holding flags or playing instruments. One odd detail is the mix of fancy palanquins and simple boats, showing different ways people travel here. The writing at the top looks like a poem or story about the scene. Want to see more like this? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.