Artwork
Krishna and Radha
Krishna and Radha is a paint painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This painting, created around 1820, is part of the Rasika Priya series and depicts a tender scene between two figures.
About this work
Overview
This painting, created around 1820, is part of the Rasika Priya series and depicts a tender scene between two figures.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork shows Krishna, dressed in feminine attire, embracing Radha, conveying a sense of intimacy and affection. The scene is set indoors, with onlookers outside, suggesting a private moment.
Technique & Style
Rendered in opaque watercolour on paper, the painting features bright colors and intricate patterns, characteristic of its style, which was influenced by the artistic trends of the early 19th century.
Context
The painting's style and themes are related to the broader artistic movements of the time, including Romanticism, which emphasized emotion and ornate detail.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
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
