拍品 12
12
SOLD BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTORS OF THE LATE M. GOLDMAN ESQ.
Krishna playing the flute

细节
Krishna playing the flute
probably by Govardhan II
Mughal, circa 1750-60

gouache heightened with gold on paper, in a forest clearing with buildings behind, the blue-skinned Krishna, wearing yellow, plays his flute for the gopis who gather round him, two kneel in the foreground by a stream holding garlands, (light flaking), mounted, framed and glazed
miniature 10 x 6¾in. (25.7 x 17.2cm.)

拍品专文

The fine stipple and almost black shading on the faces is typical of Govardhan who worked under Muhammad Shah. For other paintings by the artist see Falk, T. and Archer, M.: Indian Miniatures in the India Office Library, London 1981, nos 168, 169i, 171, and 173, pp.412-3.