Rajasthani Pichhwai Gouache Painting, 20th Century

Item Details

Artist unknown
Untitled (Krishna, Radha, and gopis), mid to late 20th century
Gouache painting on cloth mounted to paperboard
Unsigned

From Northwestern India, pichhwai are large-scale paintings usually on cloth meant to hang behind the shrines of the Hindu god Krishna. Other than as items of worship, these paintings are also meant to serve as a means of storytelling for the illiterate.

Condition

- surface abrasions throughout; scattered marks and stains, most notably to left edge; backing board is slightly bowed; minor nicks to frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame; sight measures 38.75" W x 21.75" H.

Item #

ITMG967312