Radha and Krishna
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Radha and Krishna is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two figures sitting under a giant dark cloud. The person on the right is blue-skinned with curly black hair, wearing a yellow cloth and blue jewelry. The person on the left has a red pot beside them and is dressed in yellow and green stripes. Both have simple faces and bold outlines. The bright colors and loose brushstrokes give it a lively, almost sketchy feel. The writing at the bottom hints at a story about love. Look up kalighat to see more paintings like this.
