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1850 (ca.), [Kota, India], Tilkayat Girdharji of Kashi and Shri Nathji Play Holi -- National Museum of Asian Art (Washington)
From the museum label:
This cleverly composed painting captures the playful spirit of the Holi festival. Shri Nathji seemingly raises his hand to catch an arc of red powder lobbed by Girdhar, a spiritual leader from Kashi (Varanasi). Girdhar's lifted arm mimics that of the divine child--a visual doubling conveying their emotional bond.
Every spiritual leader expressed their innermost desire to worship Krishna by designing settings and activities that would charm the child-god. Compare, for example, Girdhar's color-drenched Holi environment with the leafy bower at left.
1850 (ca.), [Kota, India], Tilkayat Girdharji of Kashi and Shri Nathji Play Holi -- National Museum of Asian Art (Washington)
From the museum label:
This cleverly composed painting captures the playful spirit of the Holi festival. Shri Nathji seemingly raises his hand to catch an arc of red powder lobbed by Girdhar, a spiritual leader from Kashi (Varanasi). Girdhar's lifted arm mimics that of the divine child--a visual doubling conveying their emotional bond.
Every spiritual leader expressed their innermost desire to worship Krishna by designing settings and activities that would charm the child-god. Compare, for example, Girdhar's color-drenched Holi environment with the leafy bower at left.