Radha Stroking Krishna's Feet

Executed in fine line work, the print highlights intricate patterns on the figures’ garments and hair, creating a sense of texture and richness. The stylized outlines and decorative motifs align with the Kalighat school of Bengal, known for its bold contours and flattened pictorial space.

Attributed to the late 19th‑century Bengali artist Shri Gobinda Chandra Roy, the piece entered the Cleveland Museum of Art through acquisition in the mid‑20th century. Its provenance traces back to regional workshops that produced Kalighat prints for both devotional and commercial markets.

Kalighat prints emerged from the bustling Kolkata neighborhood of the same name, where itinerant artists catered to pilgrims and urban patrons. Roy’s work reflects this tradition, blending religious iconography with a vernacular aesthetic that appealed to a broad audience during the colonial period.