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Radha Showing Krishna His Reflection

Artist Unknown, India, Punjab Hills, Kangra School

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Radha Showing Krishna His Reflection
20th century
Artist Unknown, India, Punjab Hills, Kangra School
ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
9 in x 6 7/8 in (22.9 cm x 17.5 cm);19 1/4 in x 14 5/8 in (48.9 cm x 37.2 cm);11 15/16 in x 9 7/8 in (30.3 cm x 25.1 cm)
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink in honor of Helen Erickson
1981/2.163

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Anonymous
Radha Showing Krishna His Reflection
India, Punjab Hills, Kangra school
20th century
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink in honor of Helen Erickson,
1981/2.163

Physical Description:

Radha and Krishna stand facing each other in the courtyard of an ornately decorated white building, which is situated amidst other white structures. Radha holds a mirror and Krishna gazes at it. Krishna's reflection can be seen in the mirror. The painting is placed on an orange background and within a vegetal border.

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