

Krishna, Balarama, and the Cowherders: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu)
Rectangular artwork with a red border decorated with small gold floral motifs. The top section depicts a scene with a blue background. In the scene, multiple figures with yellow skin are present, most wearing white or red shorts. On the left, a figure rides a pink cow; another cowherd holds a staff. On the right, four figures hold weapons; one wears a red sash, and another carries a bow and quiver. Several cows and calves are scattered throughout the scene; some are pink, white, or black and white. Two trees are present: one with green leaves and the other with dark leaves. The bottom section features a beige background with black text in a foreign script. The artwork's edges are slightly yellowed.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1800–1825
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India (Orissa)
- Dimensions
- 598 × 379 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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