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Krishna Stroking Radha's Feet (verso), from a Kalighat album

c. 1890

Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat

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Medium
Gum tempera, graphite, and ink on paper
Measurements
Secondary Support: 47.6 x 29.2 cm (18 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.); Painting only: 45.4 x 27.9 cm (17 7/8 x 11 in.)
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Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward 2003.133.b
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Appeased by Krishna’s flattery, Radha sits in a chair coyly holding the cloth covering her head. According to popular stories about the couple, Radha often experiences longing for him while they are separated and jealousy for his love affairs with other cowgirls (gopis). Here Krishna is imploring her to forgive him for his transgressions.
A vertically oriented tempera painting depicts Krishna and Radha beneath a tree with blue canopies. Krishna, a god with deep blue skin and yellow clothing, sits on the left, tenderly cradling the foot of Radha. Radha, a woman with light skin tone, sits atop a yellow chair on the right wearing a red and black striped garment. Bold black outlines and heavy shading define their large eyes against a neutral-toned background.

Krishna Stroking Radha's Feet (verso), from a Kalighat album

c. 1890

Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat

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