Radha’s Confidante Brings Her to Krishna, based on poetry of Bihari (Indian, 1595–1663)

Date

c. 1790–1800

Medium

Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper

Origin

Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur

Collection

Cleveland Museum of Art

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