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Girls Spraying Each Other at Holi
Unknown Artist
A vibrant 17th-century Rajasthani miniature painting depicting the joyful celebration of the Holi festival.
Krishna Celebrates Holi
Unknown Artist
1770 · Medium Not Listed
A vibrant 18th-century Pahari miniature depicting Krishna and his companions joyfully celebrating the festival of Holi.
$169
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Dining Room · Entryway
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft yellow, Burnished orange, Warm beige
About the piece
Dating to approximately 1770, this exquisite painting from the Pahari Kingdom of Guler captures the festive energy of Holi. Krishna, shown with blue skin, and a group of Gopis engage in a playful battle of colored water and powders against a radiant golden-yellow ground, showcasing the delicate line work and saturated palettes characteristic of North Indian courtly traditions.
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