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The Hindu deity Krishna lifting Mount Govardhana, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
The Hindu deity Krishna lifting Mount Govardhana, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)

The Hindu deity Krishna lifting Mount Govardhana, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)

Place of OriginMadhya Pradesh state, India, former kingdom of Datia
Dateapprox. 1770
MaterialsOpaque watercolors and gold on paper
DimensionsH. 11 in x W. 15 in, H. 27.9 cm x W. 38.1 cm
Credit LineGift of George Hopper Fitch
Object number2011.24
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsPainting
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Balarama, brother of the Hindu deity Krishna, slays the ass-demon Dhenuka; and Krishna cares for his tired brother Balarama, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
approx. 1630-1650
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approx. 1690-1700
The encounter between the Hindu god Krishna and the serpent Kaliya, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
The encounter between the Hindu god Krishna and the serpent Kaliya, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
approx. 1800
The Hindu god Krishna in a chariot attacking the demon Banasura, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
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approx. 1800
The Hindu god Krishna with young cowherder women, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
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approx. 1775-1800
The Hindu god Krishna slays the elephant Kuvalayapida, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
The Hindu god Krishna slays the elephant Kuvalayapida, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
approx. 1775-1800
The Hindu god Krishna and his brother Balarama in a chariot, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
The Hindu god Krishna and his brother Balarama in a chariot, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
approx. 1775-1800
The Release of the princesses, and other scenes from the life of Krishna, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
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approx. 1700
Krishna killing a demon, possibly Pralamba, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
Krishna killing a demon, possibly Pralamba, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
approx. 1640-1660
Krishna overcoming the serpent Kaliya, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
Krishna overcoming the serpent Kaliya, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
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A ritual scene, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
A ritual scene, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
approx. 1775-1800