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Source Description
In a popular episode from Krishna’s life story, Krishna steals the clothing of the gopis—young women of Brindavan—while they are bathing in the Yamuna River. Climbing a tree with their garments in tow, he compels the gopis to emerge from the water naked, with arms raised in supplication, to beg for the return of their clothing. They eventually do so, their initial embarrassment washed away by the pleasure of devotion, as they reveal themselves fully before their god.
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Document identity
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35
label
Krishna Steals the Gopis' Clothing
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Source metadata
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35
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title
Krishna Steals the Gopis' Clothing
description
In a popular episode from Krishna’s life story, Krishna steals the clothing of the gopis—young women of Brindavan—while they are bathing in the Yamuna River. Climbing a tree with their garments in tow, he compels the gopis to emerge from the water naked, with arms raised in supplication, to beg for the return of their clothing. They eventually do so, their initial embarrassment washed away by the pleasure of devotion, as they reveal themselves fully before their god.
provenance
John and Berthe Ford, Baltimore; given to Walters Art Museum, 2001.
date
1775-1800
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CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Manuscripts & Rare Books
miniatures (paintings)
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1
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1
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import
dimensions
units
cm
width
25
height
18.5
dimensionsRaw
H: 9 13/16 x W: 7 5/16 in. (25 x 18.5 cm); Image H: 8 15/16 x W: 6 in. (22.7 x 15.2 cm); Framed H: 20 1/8 × W: 15 3/16 × D: 1 1/4 in. (51.12 × 38.58 × 3.18 cm)
Source extras
med
opaque watercolor and gold paint on paper
creator_ids
2191
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INT
exhibition_ids
1983
2071
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1
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0
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photo
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