Painting

MOA: University of British Columbia

3292/1

Small painting of Krishna Gopala on silk. The body of the painting is framed by a wide painted border of pink and light blue lotus flowers, with fern-like leaves in between. Within, another thin border of red with gold details. At centre, Krishna Gopala stands surrounded by a herd of cows. A peacock stands in the foreground next to a body of water filled with lotus. Many of the cows and Krishna are adorned with peacock feathers.

  • Narrative

    The donor bought the painting at the ISKCON temple in Bangalore, India in 2008.


  • Type of Item painting
  • Culture South India
  • Measurements height 56.0 cm, width 38.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Kenneth Dent
  • Received from Kenneth Dent

  • Made in Bangalore

  • Creation Date during 2008
  • Collection Date during 2008
  • Ownership Date before February 23, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on February 23, 2018

  • Item Classes paintings; textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3292/0001