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Krishna and Udho

Unknown

1760

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Rococo painting Romanticism 18th Century

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Krishna and Udho is a 1760 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1760 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene with two figures in a small, white building. The structure features a central doorway and a domed roof, surrounded by a red border. The two men are dressed in traditional Indian attire, with the man on the left wearing a green robe and the man on the right wearing yellow. They are seated on a purple rug, engaged in conversation. The background of the painting is a blue sky with trees and plants visible behind the building. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting titled *Krishna and Udho*, created in 1760 by an unknown artist, depicts a scene from the fifth book of the *Bhagavata Purana*. In the composition, Krishna instructs his messenger, Udho, to deliver a message to Nand and Yasoda.

Read the full account in the museum source.