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Figure - white, grey and black.
Gopi
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Gopi

Artist Jamini Roy (Indian, 1887 - 1972)
Datec. 1940
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumOpaque watercolor on board
Dimensions17 3/4 x 10 15/16 in. (45.1 x 27.8 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Taylor Hardwick
Object numberP-81-37
Collections
Visual DescriptionFigure - white, grey and black.
A horizontal, rectangular painting on a yellow background divided into three panels. The left panel shows six standing figures in blue, white, yellow, and beige. The center panel features red text on yellow. The right panel depicts blue and yellow figure flanked by two white cows.
Krishna and Balarama with Gopis
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
A painting of a white and grey cat lying down, facing right. The cat has textured fur and large, dark eyes. The background is dark reddish-brown.
White Cat
Jamini Roy
c. 1955
A horizontal painting with two white cows face a central flower-topped pole with a red background with white flower motifs above. Flanking them are two standing figures with large eyes.
Gopi and Cows
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
A two-tiered folk painting on a yellow background. The top panel depicts three figures, while the bottom shows five figures in a row in a small boat.
Krishna Ferrying Gopis Across the Jumna
Jamini Roy
c. 1955
White geometric figures on a reddish-brown background. Two stylized figures ride elephants flanking a central tree topped with a bird. Below, a decorative border separates a lower panel containing four fish swimming in a row.
The World of Alipana
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
On a tan background, a yellow fish with an elephant's head stands next to a figure in blue clothing. To the right, a rider patterned clothing and a crown sits atop a black horse.
Makara and Horseman
Jamini Roy
c. 1945
A horizontal painting in reddish-brown tones divided into three rows. A large stylized horse and rider dominate the center, surrounded by standing figures. The top row shows riders on animals, and the bottom row features a line of small figures.
Warrior King
Jamini Roy
c. 1935
Two figures ride a dark blue elephant on the left, facing a figure riding a spotted yellow leopard on the right. A stylized flower stands between them on a tan background, framed by a dark blue decorative border.
The World of Kantha
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
A stylized painting of a figure with dark reddish-brown skin, wide eyes, and an elongated neck adorned with patterned bands. The figure has a ponytail and wears earrings.
Naga Girl Holding Bird
Jamini Roy
c. 1955
A stylized figure in a green dress sits inside a dark arch. On the left, a small winged figure floats above a flower stalk.
The Annunciation
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
A vertical painting with a dark reddish-brown background covered in white dots. A central plant-like motif features three large circular flowers with yellow centers.
Triune Symbol
Jamini Roy
c. 1955
A stylized white and red animal with a round face and striped body stands on a reddish-brown background. A patterned shape rests on its back. Flower motifs appear on either side, surrounded by a patterned border.
Salutations
Jamini Roy
1956-1962

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