Krishna visitant les gopis India, Pahari School, late 18th century
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Krishna visitant les gopis

India, Pahari School, late 18th century Gouache painting depicting noble courtesans in discussion in the various pavilions of a palace. In the palace courtyard, Krishna stands leaning on a cane. Size: 20 x 25 cm Provenance : Former English private collection. Krishna and the gopis, opaque pigments on paper, Pahari School, India, late 18th century

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Krishna visitant les gopis

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