Hanuman and Krishna

Artist Indian Artist

Dateundated

Place of originIndia, Asia

MediumPigment on paper

DimensionsHanuman: 5 3/4 x 4 15/16 in. (14.6 x 12.5 cm)
Krishna: 5 7/8 x 5 in. (14.9 x 12.7 cm)
mounted together: 11 7/8 x 15 7/8 in. (30.2 x 40.3 cm)

ClassificationsPaintings

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham

Object number1987.1.42

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ASIAN

Visual DescriptionTwo paintings mounted together.

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