

Krishna (dressed as a woman) Embracing Radha
The image depicts two women embracing. One woman is wearing a long dress and a veil covering her head and shoulders. She has a bindi on her forehead and is adorned with earrings and bracelets. Her right arm encircles the waist of the other woman. The second woman is dressed in a long-sleeved top and a skirt. She also wears a head covering, a bindi, earrings, and bracelets. Her right arm extends outward, holding an object. Both women are positioned on a beige background with darker spots and lines. The woman on the left is titled Krishna and is dressed as a woman, embracing Radha.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ink and light wash on paper
- Culture
- India (Rajasthan, Mewar)
- Dimensions
- 440 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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