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Kama Aims His Bow at Radha: Page From a Dispersed Gita Govinda (Loves of Krishna)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a painting with a pink background and a blue and yellow border at the top. On the left side, a blue figure sits on green grass in a red alcove. The blue figure wears yellow pants and has an orange headband. A woman stands to the right, wearing a green skirt and pink top. She faces right and appears to be looking at another scene. To the right, a white figure with wings flies towards a group of people sitting on a red floor. The group includes a man and woman sitting on a mat, and another person sitting behind them. The people wear various colored clothing. A white box sits on the floor in front of them. The scene includes several trees and plants with yellow flowers. A small white animal, possibly a dog, sits on the ground near the center. The overall atmosphere suggests a scene from a story or mythological tale.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1695
Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Rajasthan, Mewar)
Dimensions
599 × 397 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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