Framed Prints
Framed Print of Krishna Returns with the Cowherds to Braj, from a Bhagavata Purana, c. 1830. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Returns with the Cowherds to Braj, from a Bhagavata Purana, c. 1830. This miniature summarizes some of Krishnas many exploits with the cowherds. The later Pahari artists from the courts and small kingdoms in the western Himalayan foothills often use this device of combining many sequential events within one composition. In the background, the figure of the Hindu god Brahma, riding on his goose and holding the attributes of a Hindu priest (sacred texts, prayer beads, and water pot), references the various competitions in which he tried to engage Krishna at the cowherds expense. In the upper right is Aghasura, the giant snake demon who opened his mouth so that the cowherds entered, thinking it a cave; Krishna also went in and, swelling instead, burst the demon, so they could all escape through the top of his head. The two scenes in the foreground, also traditional subjects, are contrastingly peaceful, quotidian and bucolic, rather than heroic. Although the attribution to Hindur--a small state aligned with Kangra--is possible, the series more closely resembles works done in Garhwal, visually. Heavy striations across layers of rippling hills capped with small, round bushes are a typical feature of Garhwal landscapes, and flowering trees along with bare branches protruding from trees or bushes also characterize the Garhwal style. Finally, figures drawn with heavy outlines are seen in many paintings from Garhwal, as they are in this series. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 19629733
Northern India Opaque Watercolour On Paper Uttarakhand
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.9cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
