cover image: Persuasion of Radha

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Persuasion of Radha

A Rajasthani painting depicting a scene of persuasion of Radha by Krishna. On the left Krishna shown in blue color's body is holding betel in his hands and seated in the balcony of his house facing to the right. On the right, in the upper storey of her house, Radha is seen seated in a balcony facing to the left. She holds a betel-leaf to the mouth and a bee is buzzing above her head. Krishna and Radha are looking at each other. On the ground floor under a room, Radha is again painted to be seated on a golden chauki furnished with a yellow and purple cushion. She is engaged in discussion with her sakhi (female friend) who is seated on the ground before her. There is an inscription at the top.
radha rajasthani painting
Identifier
57.68/2
Material
Paper, Natural Colour
Pages
21 x 28 cm
Published in
Rajasthan
Type
Painting