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The Hindu deity Krishna
The Hindu deity Krishna

The Hindu deity Krishna

Place of OriginRajasthan state, India, former kingdom of Bikaner
Date1801
MaterialsInk, opaque watercolors, and gold on paper
DimensionsH. 8 in x W. 4 in, H. 20.3 cm x W. 10.16 cm
Credit LineGift of Margaret Polak
Object number2010.319
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on view
SignedStamp from the collection of the Maharaja of Bikaner.
InscribedAn inscription on the back of the painting gives us the date of execution and identifies the subject as Krishna, but offers little information as to the name or origin of the artist.