Krishna Enthroned, Indian Miniature painting , Eastern Rajasthan 18th century

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Krishna Enthroned, Indian Miniature painting , Eastern Rajasthan 18th century:
$358.00

One of three Ragamala paintings from the same set showing aspects of the Hindu trinity and the Great Goddess. Gouache opaque watercolor on paper board.
Eastern Rajasthan probably Bundelkhand or Orcha, Late 18th century.
A painting of Krishna enthroned being adorned by courtly ladies acting as Gopis. Fine detail work and goldwork to the throne and headress etc. The original borders were trimmed early on and remounted in the proper Rajasthani fashion of quartered in eighteenth century laid paper, possibly for a British collector. There are some paint losses and stains as seen, mostly due to a 20th century mounting. These have been rematted and hinged to museum standards 11x14 acid / lignin free museumragboard and washi paper.
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