Miniature Painting Item Number: 3292/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature painting of Krishna Gopala on silk. The body of the painting is framed by a wide painted border of pink and light blue lotus flowers, with fern-like leaves in between. Within, another thin border of red with gold details. At centre, Krishna Gopala stands surrounded by a herd of cows. A peacock stands in the foreground next to a body of water filled with lotus. Many of the cows and Krishna are adorned with peacock feathers.
Narrative
The donor bought the painting at the ISKCON temple in Bangalore, India in 2008.
Item History
- Made in Bangalore, Karnataka, India during 2008
- Collected during 2008
- Owned by Kenneth Dent before February 23, 2018
- Received from Kenneth Dent (Donor) on February 23, 2018
What
- Name
- Miniature Painting
- Identification Number
- 3292/1
- Type of Item
- painting
- Overall
- height 56.0 cm, width 38.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- South India
- Previous Owner
- Kenneth Dent
- Received from
- Kenneth Dent (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
When
- Creation Date
- during 2008
- Collection Date
- during 2008
- Ownership Date
- before February 23, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on February 23, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- paintings; textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3292/0001