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Balarama and Krishna

c. 1890

Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat

Medium
Gum tempera, graphite, and ink on paper
Measurements
Painting only: 45.3 x 27.9 cm (17 13/16 x 11 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward 2003.168
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Here a divine sibling pair, Balarama and Krishna, are portrayed as mirror images of one another.
A vertically oriented gum tempera and graphite painting depicts the gods Balarama and Krishna beside each other. On our left, the light-skinned Balarama wears purple garments, while the dark blue-skinned Krishna wears yellow on our right. Both feature large eyes, elaborate silver jewelry, and peacock-feathered crowns. They stand with crossed legs on a yellow circular base. Behind them hangs a red-striped textile, and a green sash wraps around their waists.

Balarama and Krishna

c. 1890

Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat

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