Harvard Art Museums > 2013.39: Drawing of Krishna Holding a Lotus Blossom Drawings Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Drawing of Krishna Holding a Lotus Blossom , 2013.39,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Nov 29, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/348825. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 2013.39 Title Drawing of Krishna Holding a Lotus Blossom Classification Drawings Work Type drawing Date late 17th century Places Creation Place: South Asia, India, Kashmir, Basohli Period Mughal period Culture Indian Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/348825 Physical Descriptions Medium Ink and color on paper; Basohli Style Dimensions H. 11 x W. 11.4 cm (4 5/16 x 4 1/2 in.) Inscriptions and Marks inscription: "No. 7" -- Written in ink on the reverse, in small letters Provenance Recorded Ownership History Private Collection, London, (until 2008); [Christie’s London, 10 June 2013, Lot 63], sold; to Harvard Art Museums, 2013. Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Howard Truelove Memorial Fund Accession Year 2013 Object Number 2013.39 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu who is venerated as a god in his own right, sits crossed legged against a large, cylindrical cushion. He is bare chested and wears a long scarf, pendant, strand of pearls, and flower garland around his neck. He is adorned with bracelets, armlets, and an earring. He also wears a large crown topped with large lotus blossoms. His right hand rests on his lap, while his left holds up a large lotus blossom. The lotus blossom is a symbol of Vishnu. His arms and neck have ritual markings that consist of three lines. These markings are distinct to Basohli representations of Hindu deities. His palms and soles of his feet are dyed with henna. Basohli style. Verification Level This record was created from historic documentation and may not have been reviewed by a curator; it may be inaccurate or incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
