"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

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This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

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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