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Radha and Krishna meet in the forest during a storm

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a painting titled "Radha and Krishna meet in the forest during a storm". The scene shows a group of people in a forest, with a man and woman at the center. The man wears an orange robe and turban, and holds a staff and a round object. The woman wears an orange robe and has a head covering. They are surrounded by 13 other people, some of whom hold baskets or other objects. Several cows and a peacock are also present. The group stands on a grassy hill with trees behind them. In the background, a white building with gold accents and a dark sky with clouds are visible. The painting is framed in gold with a decorative border.

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900 × 862 px
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