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Krishna in the Form of Shri Nathji

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blue-skinned male figure wearing yellow clothing and multiple gold necklaces and bracelets. The figure has a green turban on his head and is barefoot. He wears a long yellow dhoti and a decorative vest. The figure holds a flute to his right side. His right arm is raised. The background is blue with a red border and gold accents. The figure stands on a pink surface. There is a red cloth to the right of the figure. The image is framed by a red border with gold designs. The artwork depicts Krishna in the form of Shri Nathji by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840
Medium
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Culture
India (Rajasthan, Mewar, Nathdwara)
Dimensions
453 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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