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Women Play Music for Radha and Krishna: Chitrini Nayika, from a Rasikapriya
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The idea of aesthetic appreciation as explored by the poet Keshavdas (Indian, 1555–1617) in the excerpt from his <em>Rasikapriya </em>written on the back of this painting is envisioned as the appreciation of music. With their arms around each other, Radha and Krishna enjoy the performance on a stringed instrument (<em>setar</em>), cymbals, and drum in the forest.
| Artist / Maker | Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1650 |
| Culture / Origin | Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa |
| Medium | gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: 22.9 x 16.2 cm (9 x 6 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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