An illustration from a Rasikapriya series
An illustration from a Rasikapriya series

MALWA, CIRCA 1670

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An illustration from a Rasikapriya series
Malwa, circa 1670
With the longing Radha seated in a pavillion with her confidante gesturing toward her, and Krishna approaching holding a lotus bud, with a peacock above in a flowering garden setting and a frieze of blossoming sprays below
Image: 8.7/8 x 6 in. (22.7 x 15.3 cm.); with borders: 10 x 7 in. (25.4 x 18.4 cm.)

Lot Essay

Bearing an inscription on the reverse stating the artist's name, Swami "Ram Rikh" of Seopur, and dated Samvat 1812 (corresponding to 1755)