Krishna and Radha
Place of OriginNathdwara, Rajasthan state, India; Nathdwara, Rajasthan state
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
MaterialsOpaque watercolors on cotton
DimensionsOverall: H. 66 1/2 in × W. 44 1/2 in × D. 1 1/8 in (168.9 cm × 113 cm × 2.9 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object numberB68D16
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewPichhavi is a wall hanging which is usually placed at the back of a shrine. It is associated with the Vallabhachari cult, which is devoted to the worship of Krishna. Such paintings often depict the events of Krishna's life and scenes related to his worship. Here, Krishna is enthroned and Radha, his favorite milkmaid is paying homage to him. They are shown against a background of lotus blossoms, butterflies and dragonflies.
perhaps 1760-1770
approx. 1850-1950
approx. 1720-1730
approx. 1880
approx. 1714
