Lord Krishna with the Gopies

Painting

Purdue University Galleries

Name/Title

Lord Krishna with the Gopies

Entry/Object ID

1998.09.23

Description

The painting features several figures arranged in a circular pattern, each depicted with a similar posture, holding their hands up, and standing within geometrically framed sections. The central figure has a darker complexion, with four extended arms and vibrant clothing, surrounded by intricate floral designs.

Type of Painting

Watercolor

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Subject

Lord Krishna

Subject Person

Lord Krishna

Subject Place

Country

India

Acquisition

Accession

1998.09

Source or Donor

Derek Davenport

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Derek Davenport

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Madhubani

Country

India

Notes

Traditionally produced by women, Madhubani/Mithila paintings are identifiable by bright colors, geometric patterning, and two-dimensionality.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Attribution, Note

Location

Back Upper Left Corner

Transcription

LORD KRISHNA WITH GOPIES (his friends) Also called "RAAS LILA" (A Game of Krishna & Gopies)

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen

Type

Note

Location

Back Bottom Right Corner

Transcription

1998.09.23 DAD

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pencil

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Painting

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

21-3/4 in

Width

30 in

Provenance

Notes

Derek Davenport (1927-2017), West Lafayette, Indiana; donated to the Purdue University Galleries in 1998