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The Birth of Krishna from the Sursagar
Unknown Artist
This detailed 18th-century Mewar school painting depicts the joyful celebration following the birth of Krishna.
Celebrations of Krishna's Birth
Unknown Artist
1780 · Medium Not Listed
This detailed late 18th-century Indian miniature captures a lively courtly celebration filled with music and festive gatherings.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Terracotta clay, Rich brown
About the piece
Dating from approximately 1780, this intricate painting illustrates the joyous celebrations surrounding the birth of Krishna. The composition features a complex architectural setting where musicians play from an elevated balcony while crowds of figures in colorful attire gather below, rendered with the precise brushwork and vibrant palette characteristic of traditional South Asian miniature painting.
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