Radha Krishna in a pavilion
| Support Type: | Paper |
| Paint Type: | Gouache |
| Current Location: | Allahabad Museum, Prayagraj, India. |
| Location History: | Created around 1750 at the Kishangarh royal court atelier under Raja Sawant Singh, the painting remained in the royal collection for nearly two centuries. It was discovered by Eric Dickinson in 1943 and later transferred to the Allahabad Museum, where it is displayed in the Miniature Painting Gallery. |
Radha Krishna in a Pavilion is a beautiful Kishangarh miniature painting by Nihal Chand- showing Radha and Krishna together in a peaceful and romantic setting. Krishna has blue skin and wears a bright yellow dhoti while both figures sit inside a red pavilion and look at each other with affection. Their long, pointed noses, curved eyes, and delicate faces resemble the famous Bani Thani style of Kishangarh painting. Five sakhis stand nearby. One carries a flower garland, while others talk, hold a mirror, or quietly attend to Radha and Krishna. The women wear colourful ghagras, transparent dupattas, and gold ornaments. The dark green forest and night sky create a calm atmosphere, expressing both love and devotion.
