Krishna Stroking Radha's Feet (verso), from a Kalighat album
Unknown Artist
c. 1890
Medium
Gum tempera, graphite, and ink on paper
Dimensions
painting only: 45.4 × 27.9 cm · secondary support: 47.6 × 29.2 cm
Classification
Painting
Department
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward
Accession Number
2003.133.b
About this artwork
Appeased by Krishna’s flattery, Radha sits in a chair coyly holding the cloth covering her head. According to popular stories about the couple, Radha often experiences longing for him while they are separated and jealousy for his love affairs with other cowgirls (gopis). Here Krishna is imploring her to forgive him for his transgressions.