Krishna and Balarama

Krishna and Balarama

Physical description

Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the Bhagavata Purana, Krishna and Balarama set out by chariot to arrange the wedding of Aniruddha and the daughter of Rukma.

Descriptive line

Painting, Bhagavata Purana, Krishna and Balarama set out by chariot to arrange Aniruddha’s wedding, opaque watercolour on paper, Nepal with Central Indian influence, ca. 1800

Subjects depicted

Chariot; Trees; Palace; Birds; Procession; Elephants; Boats; Deities

Details

  • Title : Krishna and Balarama
  • Year : ca. 1800 (made)
  • Artist : Unknown
  • Classification : Paintings & Manuscripts
  • Medium : Painted in opaque watercolour on paper
  • Accession No : IS.158-1964
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal (with Central Indian influence, made)
  • Culture : Hinduism
  • Collection : Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)
  • Status : In Storage