Krishna pursuing the gopis
1825
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1825
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Krishna pursuing the gopis is a 1825 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three figures in bright colors. Two women stand side by side, wearing long skirts and gold jewelry. One holds a pot on her head, the other has her hands together. A man in a pink outfit faces them, holding a staff and a small object. The background is plain, focusing all attention on the people. The text below hints at a story—Krishna chasing women—but the painting itself is more about the bold colors and lively poses. Notice how the gold jewelry stands out against the reds and greens, making the figures pop. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
Krishna is depicted pursuing the gopis as they travel toward the market in a series of 100 drawings of Hindu deities produced in South India in 1825.
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