Atma Ram was an Indian painter of the Garwahli region during the early British rule in India, who was also the grandson of Mola Ram (the pioneer of miniature paintings of the Garwahli region in the court of Shah Suja). He belonged to illustrious family of royal artists tracing back to the line of imperial Mughal painters. Atma Ram's father, Jwala Ram was also an integral part in keeping the tradition arrive. He's most importantly known for propagating and sustaining the refined traditions of Garhwal school when royal court patronages had declined. His work mainly focused on the local aesthetics of Pahadi tradition. Most of the subjects of his paintings are based on Hindu mythology, romance and spirituality. The given painting that featuring Radha Krishna is one of his classics. The entire picture looks very composed and sharp with bold and bright colours adorning the painting. The trees have their own texture and design which has made it stand out from the rest of the painting. The figures aren't too detailed but rather the nature subjects offer much more minute impressions like the trees as well as the dark storm clouds. True to the Garwhal tradition, the painting features delicate, curved eyebrows, pointed noses and thin waistlines . With the strokes of brushes made from fine squirrel hair and a magical composition of warm and cold colours, this painting automatically reminds spectators about the rich , vibrant hues of the Garwahli culture.
The painter Atma Ram focuses particularly on local pahari traditions in a way to keep the cultures and aesthetics alive. He branches into Hindu spirituality, mythology and traditions. In the "Krishna and Radha awaiting the storm" is a classic composition of the romantic Krishna and Radha. He has used bright colours to depict their costumes and muted colours for the sky to show the impending storm. Although not much detailing has been done on the main subjects, the scene is calming, intimate and serene.
