Sakhi persuades Radha to meet Krishna, from a Gita Govinda (Song of the Cowherd) of Jayadeva

PurkhuWW-1815-524629

1815·gum tempera and gold on paper·Overall: 24.1 x 32.1 cm (9 1/2 x 12 5/8 in.); with borders: 25.4 x 30.3 cm (10 x 11 15/16 in.)

Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin

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Year: 1815
Medium: gum tempera and gold on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 24.1 x 32.1 cm (9 1/2 x 12 5/8 in.); with borders: 25.4 x 30.3 cm (10 x 11 15/16 in.)
Collection: Cleveland Museum of Art
Artist: Purkhu

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Purkhu

Purkhu, also spelt as Purkhoo or Parkhu, and also known as Purkhu of Kangra, was a Pahari painter who specialized in the Kangra-style. He painted both courtly and religious themes.

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Artist: Purkhu
Year: 1815
Medium: gum tempera and gold on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 24.1 x 32.1 cm (9 1/2 x 12 5/8 in.); with borders: 25.4 x 30.3 cm (10 x 11 15/16 in.)
Watts ID: WW-1815-524629

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Collection: Cleveland Museum of Art
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