"Krishna Frolics with the Gopis (Milkmaids)", Folio from the "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God)

ca. 1775–80
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: "Krishna Frolics with the Gopis (Milkmaids)", Folio from the "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God)
  • Date: ca. 1775–80
  • Culture: India, Punjab Hills, Kangra or Guler
  • Medium: Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Page: 7 in. × 10 7/8 in. (17.8 × 27.6 cm)
    Image (painting): 6 3/16 × 10 1/16 in. (15.7 × 25.6 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Promised Gift of Steven Kossak, The Kronos Collections
  • Object Number: L.2018.44.17
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art