Artwork
Jasoda and Krishna
Jasoda and Krishna is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Jasoda and Krishna is a painting created in 1885 using opaque watercolour on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Jasoda adjusting Krishna's headdress, showing two figures in close proximity. The scene is characterized by bold colors and clear lines, conveying a sense of liveliness and movement.
Technique & Style
The artwork features dark outlines, bright colors, and simple backgrounds, with the figures rendered in a dynamic, almost dancing pose.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired in 1894 from Miss M Steele, whose family had connections to India and Cambridge, suggesting the artwork may have been originally collected in India.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
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Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
