NORTH INDIA, RAJASTHAN (KISHANGARH OR JAIPUR INFLUENCE)

RADHA AND KRISHNA IN A PALACE GARDEN
OPAQUE WATERCOLOUR AND INK ON PAPER, HEIGHTENED WITH GOLD, MOUNTED
19TH CENTURY (ATTRIBUTION TO BE CONFIRMED)
APPROX. 12 X 9 INCHES

RADHA AND KRISHNA APPEAR TWICE IN A TERRACED GARDEN: SEATED TOGETHER ON A PATTERNED RUG BENEATH BANANA TREES, AND STANDING ON A CHEQUERED MARBLE TERRACE AS KRISHNA OFFERS A PEARL GARLAND. A FOREGROUND LOTUS POND HOLDS SWANS AND HERONS. IN THE BACKGROUND, TWO ASCETICS SIT IN A CHHATRI WHILE BLACKBUCK DRINK AT A RIVERBANK BENEATH A LARGE TREE AT DUSK. THE ELONGATED EYES, DELICATE JEWELLERY AND SOFTER PALETTE REFLECT THE LATE RAJASTHANI COURT STYLE.

Excellent condition with vibrant colors and intact border.