Lord Krishna
This print depicts the god Krishna amid clouds and rays of sun above a watery expanse with temples on its shores. The symbol Om appears below him. Krishna is depicted as a young child, evoking maternal care and affection. A devotional poem is inscribed below the image.
Artwork Details
- Title: Lord Krishna
- Date: 1950s
- Culture: India, Mumbai
- Medium: Photo-offset lithography
- Dimensions: Sheet: 5 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (14 × 8.9 cm)
Image: 4 1/2 × 3 1/4 in. (11.4 × 8.3 cm) - Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Gift of John and Fausta Eskenazi, 2025
- Object Number: 2025.269.16
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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