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Krishna confers with Balarama

Krishna confers with Balarama

Indian

In this painting, Krishna, the eighth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu who is worshipped as a deity in his own right, sits underneath a canopy. He confers with his elder brother, Balarama. They are accompanied by attendants.

Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Pahari Style, Guler School

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