Description: A PAIR OF INDIAN PAINTINGS OF KRISHNA PROBABLY KANGRA SCHOOL, CIRCA 19TH CENTURY
Gouache and gold on paper with a scarlet red outer border and scrolling flowers on a black ground as the inner border, each depicting scenes of Krishna sporting with Radha within a forest setting, one of Krishna and Radha riding on a swing together, being pushed by an attendant, the other of the two lovers sharing a sweet embrace.
Each image 19.5cm by 25.5cm
PROVENANCE:
Purchased in New Delhi, 1960s
Condition Report: Condition:
Some wear to the paintwork on each, particularly to the outer red border, the image of Krishna and Radha on the swing together with some additional paint-loss in a line directly below the couple, possibly caused by folding. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.