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"Krishna and Lakshmi, or Sri, Make Love in a Bower," Folio from the "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God)

ca. 1775–80
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: "Krishna and Lakshmi, or Sri, Make Love in a Bower," Folio from the "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God)
  • Date: ca. 1775–80
  • Geography: Attributed to India, Kangra or Guler, Punjab Hills
  • Medium: Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Page: H. 7 in. (17.8 cm)
    W. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm)
    Painting: H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
    W. 9 15/16 in. (25.2 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: On loan from the Kronos Collections
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
"Krishna and Lakshmi, or Sri, Make Love in a Bower," Folio from the "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God) - The Metropolitan Museum of Art