In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland — check current display status with the museum.
FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG
This painted depiction of the black stone sculpture regarded by followers of the Pushti Marg sect as Shri Nathji, a living embodiment of Krishna, includes all the elements carved into the monolithic stele behind the figure. Snakes, beasts, and yogis occupy a wild, rocky landscape. Priests have dressed the figure in light garments, indicative of a hot season, and applied a turban, jewelry, and eyes, which look down upon devotees who would be worshiping at his feet. This painting probably stood on a domestic shrine for daily devotions and served as a memento of a pilgrimage to Nathdwara.
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Man Dhata in Yogi Position
Krishna Stroking Radha's Feet (verso), from a Kalighat album
Khadgaroma, Son of Ravana
Krishna Stroking Radha's Feet
Vishnu and Lakshmi
Parivati Placing a Wedding Garland on Shiva (verso)
Ryūshū Shūtaku (Myōtaku) — 龍湫周沢写 不動明王二童子像|Fudō Myōō and Two 
Hari-Hara (recto), from a Kalighat album