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Radha and Krishna, by Unknown, paint, 1850

Radha and Krishna

Unknown

1850

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Radha and Krishna is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850 · Mughal Painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows two people sitting under a tree by a pond. The man has a blue face and wears a gold crown, while the woman holds flowers. Birds stand in the water, and the background has rolling hills and a sky with clouds. The bright colors and careful details suggest this was made by hand in the early 1800s. The scene looks peaceful, with nature all around them. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A painting from around 1850 depicts Radha and Krishna in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, with Krishna, shown with blue skin and wearing a tall crown, embracing Radha from behind as they sit in a landscape filled with trees and birds. The work was transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design under reference RP 51/2237.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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