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Krishna and Radha Quarreling: Shatha Nayaka, from a Rasikapriya

Cleveland Museum of Art

Colorful illustration of a man and woman in traditional Indian clothing standing in a courtyard. The man has blue skin and wears a yellow turban, a long green and white skirt, and gold jewelry. The woman wears an orange dress with gold accents and a dark shawl. They are surrounded by ornate buildings with intricate designs and patterns. A tree with green leaves and orange flowers is on the left. In the background, there are two white domed structures. A yellow section at the top contains black text in a foreign script. The entire image is framed by a red border.

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610 × 900 px
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