Nathadwara, Rajasthan, Mid 19th century Pencil, gouache and gilt on paper Depicting Krishna (in dhoti) as Srinathji being worshipped by Gossains (priest and priestess); With rare image of Naga (serpent) Kaliya-Mardana coiled behind 26cm high x 23cm wide with frame 23cm high x 19.5cm wide 557g >> In very good condition, gilding and colours are beautiful Provenance: From the Jamshed & Parvati Fozdar Collection (Mr Jamshed Fozdar is the son of Mrs. Shirin Fozdar, one of the founders of Singapore and women’s rights activist) Exhibition: Exhibited in Galerie Belvedere, in Singapore in 2005. Exhibition titled 'the Fozdar Collection of Indian Miniatures'. Illustrated in colour at the back cover of the catalogue exhibition. Illustration: Illustrated in the Singapore Straight Times, October 17, 2014, page C6. 'Shrinathinis a form of the Hindu God Krishna and his being worshipped has been portrayed several times. What makes this work rare is the Naga of snake Kaliya-Mardana coiled behind.'