Krishna as Kali worshipped by Radha (recto), from a Kalighat album

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Krishna as Kali worshipped by Radha (recto), from a Kalighat album

Date
c. 1890
Medium
Gum tempera, graphite, and ink on paper
Culture
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
Department
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art
Object ID
162449

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Krishna’s cowgirl ( gopi ) Radha was Ayanaghosha’s wife, and her devotion to him transcended marital ties. Whenever Radha was together with Krishna and her husband appeared, Krishna instantly transformed himself into Kali and Radha into her devotee. Radha, a model devotee, symbolizes the human soul and its longing for god. Her willingness to break the rules of duty ( dharma ) exemplifies her devotion.

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Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward
Provenance
?-2003: William E. Ward [1922-2004], Solon, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art | 2003-: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

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