Krishna and Radha (detail)
By the Jaipur school, 19th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 13
September 27, 2022 (Tue) - October 23, 2022 (Sun)
The art of “miniature painting” is one of India’s best-known genres. These paintings use elaborate brushwork and vibrant colors to depict a variety of themes, including: Indian myths, Hindu gods, portraits of kings, scenes from history, and love stories. Miniature paintings can also be enjoyed for their distinct regional styles that reflect India’s rich history of cultural diversity.
Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
Krishna and Radha Sitting in a Courtyard | By the Kotar school, India | Ca. mid-19th century | TA-647-147 | ||||
Highlight | Krishna and Radha | By the Jaipur school, India | 19th century | TA-647-162 | |||
Krishna and Radha Looking at Each Other on a Balcony | By the Kangra school, India | Start of 19th century | TA-647-178 | ||||
Radha Waiting for Krishna's Reply ("Satasai" by Bihari Lal) | By the Kangra school, India | First half of 19th century | TA-647-179 | ||||
Krishna and Radha Looking at Each Other ("Svadhina Patika") | By the Kangra school, India | Start of 19th century | TA-647-180 | ||||
Women Talking in a Vacant Lot Surrounded by Houses (Radha with "Gopis") | By the Kangra school, India | Ca. mid-19th century | TA-647-183 | ||||
Krishna Visiting Radha (Rasikpriya) | By the Malwa school, India | Ca. mid-17th century | TA-647-48 | ||||
Krishna Visiting Radha (Rasikpriya) | By the Malwa school, India | Ca. mid-17th century | TA-647-49 | ||||
Radha Lamenting over Separation (Rasikpriya) | By the Malwa school, India | Ca. mid-17th century | TA-647-50 |