Who created "Krishna and Balarama depart Vrindavan"?

Krishna and Balarama depart Vrindavan was created by Becharam Das Dutta in dated equivalent to 1856.

When was "Krishna and Balarama depart Vrindavan" created?

This artwork was created dated equivalent to 1856.

What medium is "Krishna and Balarama depart Vrindavan"?

Krishna and Balarama depart Vrindavan is Lithograph printed in black, with watercolor and selectively applied glaze.

Is "Krishna and Balarama depart Vrindavan" in the public domain?

Yes, Krishna and Balarama depart Vrindavan is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Krishna and Balarama depart Vrindavan

Becharam Das Dutta

dated equivalent to 1856

Medium

Lithograph printed in black, with watercolor and selectively applied glaze

Dimensions

Sheet: 16 3/8 × 11 1/8 in. (41.6 × 28.3 cm)

Classification

Prints

Culture

West Bengal, Calcutta, Kalighat

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mark Baron and Elise Boisanté, 2021

Accession Number

2021.325.3

Art Historical Context

In the vibrant tradition of Kalighat art from 19th-century Calcutta,charam Das Dutta 1856 lithograph *Krishna and Bama Depart Vrindavan* captures poignant moment from Hindu mythology. The image depicts the divine brothers Krishna and Balarama bidding farewell to the idyllic village of Vrindavan where Krishna spent his youthful days herding cows, playing flute, and romancing the gopis. This departure symbolizes the transition from Krishna's playful childhood to his heroic adulthood, evoking themes of longing and divine destiny that resonate deeply in Bengali Vaishnava devotion. Originating fro...

Krishna and Balarama depart Vrindavan

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