An Indian Miniature Painting of Krishna in the Form of Shri Nathji

circa 1840, Rajasthan, colors with gilt and silver on paper, the vertical composition portraying the Hindu God Krishna in his Shri Nathji's form, he stands in a temple niche against a bright orange ground, richly adorned with floral garlands, several strands of pearls with encrusted gilt medallions, and a large pearl as nose ring, wearing a turban embellished with a peacock feathers, the composition set within silver and yellow rules, framed with fabric mat.

Purchased in Old Delhi during the 1960s.

Framed dimensions 18 x 14 1/2 in.
From A Private Collection in Viriginia
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Some wear with light loss to silver; possible repair to upper left corner.