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Krishna embraces Radha while the fire rages: PD.41-1949

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Titles

Krishna embraces Radha while the fire rages

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

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Legal notes

Bequeathed 1946 by P.C. Manuk and Miss G.M. Coles, through the National Art Collections Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 196 mm
Width: 265 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Kangra ⪼ Pahari (Punjab Hills) ⪼ India

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1949) by Manuk, P. C. and Coles, G. M., Miss

Dating

18th Century, Late
Circa 1790 - Circa 1800

School or Style

Kangra School

Materials used in production

Bodycolour
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Bodycolour and gold on paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.41-1949
Primary reference Number: 33324
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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