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Radha’s Confidante Brings Her to Krishna, based on poetry of Bihari (Indian, 1595–1663)

c. 1790–1800
Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper

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Halos behind the heads of Radha and Krishna suggest their eminence as divine lovers.

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