Not currently on view
In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · as of August 2026
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