Discovery of Krishna
Artist:
CALCUTTA SCHOOL
Date: [20th century].
Location where collected:Rajasthan, India
Medium: Paint, board
Dimensions:
12 × 17 3/4 in. (30.5 × 45.1 cm)
Other (mat): 18 × 22 in. (45.7 × 55.9 cm)
Classification: Visual Works
Credit Line: Gift of J.T. Cowles
Object number: 1983.13.8
DescriptionEvent depicted is subsequent to 1983.13.7. The discovery of Krishna in his hiding place, where he was secluded in order to avoid death by the hand of his uncle King Kamsa. Mountains by a river; two identical women, two Krishnas. The child is being given to a male in white, two blue peacocks.
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In Collection(s)
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