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Krishna and Radha

Krishna and Radha

Attributed to Nur al-Din

Indian

This painting features Krishna, the eighth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu who is worshipped as a deity in his own right, facing his consort, Radha, in a landscape. In his left hand, Krishna carries a flute, one of his attributes, while his right hand touches his forehead. Rajput Style, Bikaner School.

Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Rajput Style, Bikaner School

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