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Radha and Krishna on a Bed at Night

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Radha and Krishna on a bed at night. The painting shows a man and woman sitting on a large square mat with a pink and gold border, on the floor. The woman wears a white dress and has dark hair. The man wears a yellow shirt and a crown-like headpiece. They sit in a room with a red and gold patterned wall to the left, a tiled floor, and a doorway in the background. The room has a high ceiling and appears dimly lit. The painting has an oval shape with a floral border. The border is white with pink flowers and blue and gold details.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1830
Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Punjab Hills, Sirmur)
Dimensions
483 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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