Artwork
Krishna and Radha
Krishna and Radha is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Krishna and Radha is a painting from 1880, created using opaque watercolour and tin alloy on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Krishna kneeling at Radha's feet, suggesting a narrative or symbolic scene drawn from Hindu mythology or literature.
Technique & Style
The artwork features bold, bright colors and simple shapes with strong outlines, characteristic of a folk-art style related to kalighat paintings.
Context
The use of opaque watercolour and tin alloy on paper was a technique employed in traditional Indian folk art, particularly in the kalighat style.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
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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
