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Krishna and Radha in Landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white artwork depicting Krishna and Radha in Landscape. The artwork is framed by a thick black border. The scene shows a woman in a traditional Indian dress with a long skirt and top, adorned with jewelry, standing in a dynamic pose on a grassy slope. Her arms are extended to the sides, and she appears to be dancing or moving. The woman has a head covering, and her hair is styled in a traditional manner. In the background, there are several trees with bushy tops and thin trunks, some of which have rounded leaves. The trees are positioned on either side of the woman and behind her. The sky above is light gray. At the top of the artwork, there is a section with black text written in a non-Latin script, likely Devanagari. The overall scene suggests a serene and natural setting with the woman as the central figure.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Color and gold on paper
Culture
India
Dimensions
430 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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