Radha and Krishna embracing under a palm tree

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Edité par Rajasthan N.P. C1880

Original artwork. Water colour, gilt and gouache. An attractive Indian artwork, in the Manner of Nihâl Chand (born 1710) but probably a later copy. painted onto a sheet of light brown paper. This seems the norm for these paintings. The sheet is slightly nicked to the edges and has fractional staining to the sheet. If you hold up to the light, there are some tiny pinpricks to the paper, invisible to the naked eye otherwise. To the rear are remnants of tape, where the painting has been held in an album. Beautifully executed scene of Radha and Krishna embracing under a palm tree, a classic theme in Indian miniature art traditions. Although not signed or dated, the piece is likely from the Rajasthan region in the Rajasthani school of miniature painting, such as Bundi or Kota sub-schools, where Krishna-Radha scenes with natural elements like trees are prevalent. Krishna is identifiable by his crown, and the peacock elements implied. Rada is identified by here lota (water pot), flowing ghagra. 21.5cm x 15.5cm . N° de réf. du vendeur 5501

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Titre : Radha and Krishna embracing under a palm tree
Éditeur : Rajasthan N.P. C1880
Reliure : Couverture rigide