"The Villagers Play Hide and Seek; Krishna Discovers Radha Hidden in a Clump of Bushes," Folio from the "Kangra Bihari" Sat Sai (Seven Hundred Verses)

ca. 1785
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: "The Villagers Play Hide and Seek; Krishna Discovers Radha Hidden in a Clump of Bushes," Folio from the "Kangra Bihari" Sat Sai (Seven Hundred Verses)
  • Artist: Fattu
  • Date: ca. 1785
  • Culture: India, Punjab Hills, Guler
  • Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Page: 8 1/8 in. × 6 in. (20.6 × 15.2 cm)
    Image (painting): 7 7/16 × 5 1/4 in. (18.9 × 13.3 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Promised Gift of Steven Kossak, The Kronos Collections
  • Object Number: L.2018.44.19
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art