Krishna returns with the cowherds to Braj, from a Bhagavata Purana

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Krishna returns with the cowherds to Braj, from a Bhagavata Purana

Date
c. 1830
Medium
Gum tempera and ink on paper
Culture
Northern India, Pahari kingdoms
Department
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art
Object ID
146117

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The painting is based on Chapter 14 of Book 10 of the Bhagavata Purana in which the god Brahma hides the cowherds and calves of Krishna. After realizing his mistake and witnessing the divine prowess of Krishna, Brahma extols Krishna and returns to his abode while Krishna and his fellow cowherds enjoy a hearty meal and then return to Braj. On the left the scene of the picnicking herd boys shows them eating rice on banana leaves, while on the right they drive the cows home.

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Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John D. MacDonald
Provenance
-1971: Mr. and Mrs. John D. MacDonald, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art | 1971-: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

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