Krishna's Insomnia by Unknown Artist. Krishna sits meditatively in a red landscape surrounded by stylized flowering trees and leaping deer, with text above and below.

Krishna's Insomnia

Unknown Artist

1634 · Medium Not Listed

A vibrant 17th-century Central Indian miniature depicting Krishna in a bold, atmospheric landscape.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with mellow gold warmth — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Aged gold, Terracotta clay, Charcoal black

About the piece

This striking page from a Rasikapriya manuscript, created in the Malwa school of Central India around 1634, depicts Krishna's restlessness. The composition is defined by its saturated red background and highly stylized, almost graphic treatments of nature and wildlife, typical of the bold aesthetic of Central Indian painting.

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