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PROPERTY FROM THE LANIER COLLECTION Krishna seated in his chariot receives a brahmin messenger -
his nger thoughtfully raised as he listens to the messenger’s
KRISHNA ON THE ROAD TO KUNDINAPURA: plea to rescue Rukmini.
A FOLIO FROM A RUKMINI HARANA SERIES
India, Pahari, Garwhal, circa 1740 On Krishna’s command his charioteer Daruka leans into the
reins as his four white horses Saibya, Sugriva, Meghapushpa
Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper and Balahaka swiftly leap forward towards Kundinapura, the
image: 7 by 10 in. (17.8 by 25.4 cm) home of Rukmini. On a curving celadon green ground, the red
folio: 7½ by 10¾ in. (19 by 27.3 cm) tinged clouds swirl above in agitation. The composition an
interplay of curves and ovals combined with an extraordinarily
PROVENANCE re ned and con dent line.
Collection of Mukandi Lal With a red outer border and ruled lines.
Acquired 1990s
For a related example see the Asian Art Museum San
LITERATURE Francisco, accession no: B84D5.
Mukandi Lal, Garhwal Painting, New Delhi, 1968, pp. 84-85, $ 15,000-20,000
illustrated Pl. XXII
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