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Krishna Stroking Radha's Feet (verso), from a Kalighat album
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Krishna Stroking Radha's Feet (verso), from a Kalighat album

c. 1890 · Gum tempera, graphite, and ink on paper

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Appeased by Krishna’s flattery, Radha sits in a chair coyly holding the cloth covering her head. According to popular stories about the couple, Radha often experiences longing for him while they are separated and jealousy for his love affairs with other cowgirls (gopis). Here Krishna is imploring her to forgive him for his transgressions.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineKrishna Stroking Radha's Feet (verso), from a Kalighat album, c. 1890. Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat. Gum tempera, graphite, and ink on paper; secondary support: 47.6 x 29.2 cm (18 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.); painting only: 45.4 x 27.9 cm (17 7/8 x 11 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward, 2003.133.b
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