{"product_id":"radha-and-krishna-celebrating-holi-unknown-artist","title":"Radha and Krishna Celebrating Holi - Unknown Artist","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Indian miniature painting depicting the festival of Holi, featuring Krishna and Radha surrounded by gopis in a festive, colourful scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis miniature painting depicts the Hindu deity Krishna and his consort Radha participating in the festival of Holi. The scene is rendered in the characteristic style of 18th-century Rajasthani art, which prioritises symbolic narrative over strict anatomical realism. Krishna, identified by his blue skin, stands centrally upon a lotus pedestal, surrounded by a group of gopis who engage in the playful throwing of coloured powders. The composition is divided into distinct horizontal registers: the upper section features the main figures against a bright, lime-green backdrop, while the lower foreground shows smaller figures interacting near a water feature.\n\nThe colour palette is intentionally bold, utilising high-contrast pigments typical of the period. The red border frames the scene, drawing the eye toward the central interaction between the divine figures. The figures are depicted in profile or three-quarter view, wearing traditional attire rendered with fine detail. The application of paint is flat, avoiding heavy shading to maintain the decorative quality of the surface. The use of gold accents on jewellery and garments adds a sense of opulence to the work. This piece reflects the devotional themes common in the Kishangarh or Bundi schools of painting, where the interaction between the divine and the human is expressed through lyrical movement and festive activity. The lack of deep perspective is a deliberate choice, allowing the viewer to focus on the rhythmic arrangement of the figures and the symbolic nature of the Holi celebration. The work provides a window into the aesthetic values of the period, where narrative clarity and colour harmony were paramount in the creation of courtly art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown Artist","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58078759780687,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58078760698191,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58078760730959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58078760763727,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58078760796495,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Radha-and-Krishna-Celebrating-Holi_Poster_CompositorV1_1782695292764.jpg?v=1782695678","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/radha-and-krishna-celebrating-holi-unknown-artist","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}