Radha-Krishna Maha Raas Leela Miniature Painting
Asian Fine Art / Indian Miniature Painting

Radha-Krishna Maha Raas Leela Miniature Painting

This is a detailed Indian miniature painting, likely in the Pichwai or Rajasthani style, depicting the 'Maha Raas Leela' where Lord Krishna multiplies himself to dance with Radha and the Gopis. The piece features several blue-skinned Krishna figures in dynamic dancing poses, adorned in vibrant orange and red dhotis with ornate gold-tone jewelry and halos. The female figures (Gopis) are dressed in traditional lehngas with translucent veils, rendered in a palette of deep reds, browns, and blacks. The background is a dense, dark forest scene under a night sky with a golden moon and stars, accented by stylized banana trees and a variety of colorful wildflowers. The foreground depicts a small lotus pond with pink blooms. The entire composition is enclosed within a decorative floral border featuring pink roses and green vines on a black ground, held within a simple gilded wood frame. The craftsmanship shows intricate linework, particularly in the drapery and facial features of the subjects. Condition appears fair to good for its age, with some visible surface wear, minor pigment loss, and slight cracking in the paint layer, which is consistent with early to mid-20th-century devotional folk art or tourist-export miniatures. No visible artist signature is apparent in the image.

Estimated Value

$200 - $400

Basic Information

Category

Asian Fine Art / Indian Miniature Painting

Appraised On

January 9, 2026

Estimated Value

$200 - $400

Item Description

This is a detailed Indian miniature painting, likely in the Pichwai or Rajasthani style, depicting the 'Maha Raas Leela' where Lord Krishna multiplies himself to dance with Radha and the Gopis. The piece features several blue-skinned Krishna figures in dynamic dancing poses, adorned in vibrant orange and red dhotis with ornate gold-tone jewelry and halos. The female figures (Gopis) are dressed in traditional lehngas with translucent veils, rendered in a palette of deep reds, browns, and blacks. The background is a dense, dark forest scene under a night sky with a golden moon and stars, accented by stylized banana trees and a variety of colorful wildflowers. The foreground depicts a small lotus pond with pink blooms. The entire composition is enclosed within a decorative floral border featuring pink roses and green vines on a black ground, held within a simple gilded wood frame. The craftsmanship shows intricate linework, particularly in the drapery and facial features of the subjects. Condition appears fair to good for its age, with some visible surface wear, minor pigment loss, and slight cracking in the paint layer, which is consistent with early to mid-20th-century devotional folk art or tourist-export miniatures. No visible artist signature is apparent in the image.

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