Krishna and Radha in a Pavilion
- Krishna and Radha in a Pavilion
Infobox Painting
image_size=230px
title=Krishna and Radha in a Pavilion
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artist=Unknown artist
year=circa 1760
type=Opaque watercolor on paper
height=77
width=53
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museum=National Museum, New Delhi
"Krishna and Radha in a Pavilion" is an 18th century painting depicting the two Hindu deities Krishna and Radha performing intercourse.
The lovers sit naked on a bed beneath a jeweled pavilion and a garden of ripe mangoes. Krishna (Vishnu) gently touches Radha's breast while looking directly into her face. Radha shyly averts her gaze. It is night, the time of illicit trysts, and the dark monsoon sky momentarily lights up with a flash of lightening, indicating the moment's electric passion. Lightening is one of the standard symbols used in Rajput and Pahari miniatures for sexual excitement.
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