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Radha's hair being dressed, c. 1790–1800

Radha's hair being dressed

c. 1790–1800 · Painting

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The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Room242B Indian Painting

On public display.

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In this state since
Sep 28, 2026
Source
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About the painting

This drawing is probably a study for a finished painting rather than an underdrawing that was meant to be painted over, due to the care and attention given to the fine details and expressions. Our attention is so focused on Radha in the center, as she applies an ornament in the mirror, that we scarcely notice Krishna peeping at her from a second-story window. Her attendants hold up a curtain to give her privacy, while others fix her hair, hold the mirror, whisk away the flies, and bring her drinks. In the background, female musicians carry instruments for a performance.

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Particulars

Accession number
1969.35

In the same room · 242B Indian Painting, The Cleveland Museum of Art

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In the catalog

PaintingsTemperaNeoclassicism18th centuryNorthern India, Pahari kingdoms

Sources

  • The Cleveland Museum of Art
  • Image: The Cleveland Museum of Art — Museum open access
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