

Radha and Krishna on a Bed at Night
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
- View original
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