Radha, the Beloved of Krishna
The image depicts Radha, the Beloved of Krishna, as a woman with dark hair and a light skin tone. She has a bindi on her forehead and a red dot on her nose. Her right hand is raised with the index finger extended. She wears a white top with gold accents and multiple necklaces, including one made of white beads. Her left hand is positioned on her chest. She has a gold hoop over her head, and her hair is adorned with earrings. The background of the image is dark blue and brown. The painting is framed by a green border with gold speckles.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1750
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India (Rajasthan, Kishangarh)
- Dimensions
- 477 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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