Artwork
Krishna with Radha and Two Attendants (recto)
Krishna with Radha and Two Attendants (recto) is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
History & Provenance
The museum’s records identify it as a recto sheet from a dispersed manuscript, but no accession number is provided in the available sources.
The work titled Krishna with Radha and Two Attendants (recto) was produced in 1750 by an unidentified artist. Its creation is recorded with an inception date of 1750-01-01, indicating that the painting was completed in that year. The piece belongs to the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, which holds it in its permanent holdings.
No further details about commission or previous owners are documented; the artist remains unknown. The work is classified as a painting and is part of the museum’s Indian miniature collection.
Krishna with Radha and Two Attendants (recto) is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is housed among the institution’s Indian miniature painting holdings. The work is classified as a painting and attributed to an unknown artist, with a documented inception date of 1750. The museum’s records identify it as a recto sheet from a dispersed manuscript, but no accession number is provided in the available sources.
Exhibition histories are not mentioned in the documentation, indicating that the piece has not been featured in publicly listed exhibitions according to the cited references.
Overview
This painting, titled Krishna with Radha and Two Attendants, presents a vibrant scene featuring four figures adorned in traditional Indian garments. The composition emphasizes movement and energy, drawing the viewer into a dynamic interaction. The artist employs a vivid palette and considered arrangement to convey a lively atmosphere, set against a simple backdrop of a blue wall and red floor.
Subject & Meaning
At the center of the composition stands Krishna, distinguished by his dark skin, white dhoti, and blue upper garment, holding a fan and depicted in motion. He is flanked by three female figures. To his immediate left is Radha, identifiable by her red sari, while another attendant in a green sari stands further left.
A third attendant, dressed in a pink sari, is seated on the floor to Krishna's right, completing the intimate gathering.
Technique & Style
The artist utilizes a striking color scheme, employing rich reds, blues, pinks, and greens to define the figures and their attire against a minimalist background. The dynamic poses of the figures, particularly Krishna's apparent movement and the positioning of his fan, contribute to the painting's energetic quality. The careful arrangement of the four individuals within the frame creates a sense of depth and interaction, enhancing the lively narrative.
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