Radha's hair being dressed

Artist unknown

Radha appears in the center, applying an ornament in the mirror. She and her friends do not realize that Krishna is watching from a second-story window. Her attendants hold up a curtain to give her privacy, while others fix her hair, hold the mirror, whisk away the flies, and bring her drinks. In the background, musicians carry instruments for a performance. This drawing is probably a study for a finished painting rather than an underdrawing that was meant to be painted over, due to the care and attention given to the fine details and expressions.

Artwork details

Date: c. 1790–1800
Medium: Gum tempera with touches of color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 25 x 17 cm (9 13/16 x 6 11/16 in.); Overall: 29.7 x 20.3 cm (11 11/16 x 8 in.)
Culture: Northern India, Pahari kingdoms
Collection: Indian and Southeast Asian Art

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Rs. 1096

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Artwork size: 8" × 12"

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