Krishna and Rukmini
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Krishna and Rukmini is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a bright scene with four people under a red-and-yellow striped roof. Two women sit on a raised platform, dressed in flowing red and gold clothes. One holds a fan, the other rests her hand on a drum. Two men stand on either side, wearing black outfits with green sashes and tall headgear. Flags and a curved banner add to the festive look. The women’s faces are painted with soft, light colors against dark hair, giving them a gentle glow. The background buildings have simple shapes and bold colors, keeping the focus on the people. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The artwork depicts Krishna alongside Rukmini, his most prominent queen, rendered in watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard. Created in 1890 by an unknown artist, the painting is noted in the exhibition catalogue for *Tantra* held at the Hayward Gallery in 1971.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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