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कृष्ण अवतार Krishna Avatar c. 1800
Opaque watercolour including gold-and silver-coloured metallic pigments on paper. | 41 x 27.4 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 1005115.k
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A depiction of Krishna, the eighth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu who takes the form of a divine statesman. According to Hindu belief he came to earth as the embodiment of love and compassion.
In this illustration, Vasudeva carries the baby Krishna over his head as he crosses the river to safety. In the water are two lions, a crocodile, a fox, a black buck, a peacock, some fish and two serpents.
For another painting of the same subject see RCIN 1005113.j
This painting is from a series depicting the ten avatars of Vishnu. For further information on this series see RCIN 1005115.Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII when Prince of Wales during his tour of India in 1875 by Mangaldas Nathubhoy.
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Opaque watercolour including gold-and silver-coloured metallic pigments on paper.
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41 x 27.4 cm (folio dimensions)
18.5 x 11.7 cm (image)
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ExhibitionEastern Encounters: The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
The long relationship between the Crown and South Asia
