Artwork
Krishna, Balarama and Gopis Swimming
Krishna, Balarama and Gopis Swimming is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
Krishna, Balarama and Gopis Swimming is a painting that captures a dynamic scene of figures playing in water. The artwork is characterized by its vivid depiction of human activity and natural surroundings.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Krishna, Balarama, and gopis engaged in a lively aquatic scene, with figures in various poses and a tree-lined background featuring a distant building.
Technique & Style
The artist has utilized a diverse palette, incorporating deep blues and greens alongside warm yellows and oranges, to convey a sense of depth and vitality in the scene.
Artist & collection
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