Krishna in the Form of Shri Nathji
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
- Museum record:
- View original
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