Krishna & Radha (c. 1850?1900)

Langue : persan

Edité par [Anonymous workshop, North India or Deccan], Kangra or Provincial Mughal Atelier, North India (likely Kangra, Guler, Rajasthan, or Oudh region), 1890

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Artistic Context & Overview A late 19th-century Indo-Persian miniature painting depicting Krishna and Radha seated intimately beneath a palace canopy, surrounded by flowering trees, fountains, and domed pavilions. Gold highlights and fine botanical detail are characteristic of Kangra or Provincial Mughal ateliers, c. 1850?1900. The composition emphasizes romantic and devotional themes central to North Indian courtly art. Visual/Technical Description Opaque watercolor and gold on a reused manuscript leaf. Krishna (blue-skinned, crowned) and Radha in pink-gold garments are entwined on a terrace with dense foliage, textile detail, and water features. Persian/Urdu poetic script frames the image above and below, bordered with gold floral ornament. Material/Manuscript Context Painted on recycled manuscript paper; the reverse displays ruled columns of Devanagari script, most likely accounting, inventory, or household calculations from a 19th-century ledger. No clear literary text or personal names identified. Condition (Summary) Good to Very Good. Strong color and gold. Minor handling and corner wear, light reverse stains. Manuscript support remains stable with no significant losses. Provenance / Significance From a documented US collection, acquired ex-Rajasthan dealer. Exemplifies syncretic manuscript reuse, gold illumination, and poetic inscription, and is representative of hybrid North Indian art of the period. Translation & Analysis (front and reverse) Front (Persian/Urdu, Nastaliq poetic couplets): Top (sample, paraphrased for catalog): 1. In this world, no one can match the beauty of Radha and Krishna together. 2. Their love is endless; their embrace is the light of the night. 3. May the devotee witness such joy, for this is the story of the beloved?s union. 4. May every lover?s heart be filled with the bliss that Radha and Krishna share. Bottom (poetic, sample translation): 1. May the grace/blessing . be granted, the spring/jewel of love/friendship. 2. The candle (of the) fourteenth night burns with longing. 3. Every heart is a mirror for the beloved. 4. Let the world rejoice in love?s festival tonight. Reverse (Devanagari): Vertical ledger columns with numbers and calculation marks, no date or personal name visible. These are financial/accounting entries typical of 19th-century manuscript reuse. Conclusion A highly attractive late Mughal/Kangra miniature, ca. 1850?1900, with strong Krishna- Radha iconography, poetic Persian/Urdu inscription, and historical Devanagari ledger on the reverse. Collectible and scholarly example of hybrid manuscript and miniature art. Value $1,250.…

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Titre
Krishna & Radha (c. 1850?1900)
Auteur
Anonymous
Éditeur
[Anonymous workshop, North India or Deccan], Kangra or Provincial Mughal Atelier, North India (likely Kangra, Guler, Rajasthan, or Oudh region)
Année de publication
1890
État de l'article
Assez bon
Jaquette
Pas de jaquette
Reliure
Pas de couverture
Langue
persan
Illustrateur
Unique handmade miniature painting on a repurposed manuscript folio
Poids de l'article
1 once
Dimensions
18 centimètres de largeur par 26 centimètres de hauteur par 0 centimètre de profondeur

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