Untitled

Unknown

ca. 1880–1900 · Lithograph with varnish · Asian Art

Krishna stands on what appears to be a stage, playing his flute. Surrounding him are dancing gopis and crowned male figures; below, a gopi and male figure play large drums. In the background a row of colonnaded buildings perspectivally recede toward an odd temple set above arches. Behind and above these structures are European trees juxtaposed with palms and a snow-covered volcano. The pastiche quality of this print suggests that the press was drawing from a variety of sources for both the motifs and iconography.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1880–1900

Medium

Lithograph with varnish

Culture

India

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Gift of Mrs. William J. Calhoun, by exchange, 2013