A Pichhavai of Gopastami
India, Rajasthan, 19th Century
Depicting Krishna as Shrinathji at center flanked by four gopis and a herd of cows surrounding, with flying celestials above and lotus pond below, framed by floral rosette border
56¼ x 47 3/8 in. (142.7 x 120.7 cm)
Lot Essay
Gopastami refers to the festival following Krishna's initiation as a full-fledged cowherder during his youth.
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