Artwork

Radha

Radha, by Unknown, paint, 1810
Radha, by Unknown, paint, 1810

Radha is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The painting *Radha* from 1810 is rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, depicting Radha leaving her home at night to meet Krishna. She is shown dressed in pink and gold within a garden setting, with miniature scenes in the foreground. The work is attributed to the Rajput (Pahari) tradition and was acquired from Dr A. K. Coomaraswamy in 1912.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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