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Jamini Roy (Indian, 1887-1972) Untitled (Krishna playing Holi)
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Jamini Roy (Indian, 1887-1972) Untitled (Krishna playing Holi) printed lower right and edition 196/500 lower left serigraph on paper 52 x 35.3cm (20 1/2 x 13 7/8in). Footnotes: Provenance Archer Graphic Studio, Ahmedabad One of the stories surrounding the festival of Holi is that it commemorates the divine love of Krishna and Radha. Lord Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu was known to be mischievous and playful. He was however concerned about his complexion and thought that Radha would never like him because she was extremely fair. Upon explaining his predicament to his mother, his mother suggested that he apply colour on Radha, which would make her look like him. Thus, the festival of Holi was formed and it became known as a festival of love. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Jamini Roy (Indian, 1887-1972) Untitled (Krishna playing Holi) printed lower right and edition 196/500 lower left serigraph on paper 52 x 35.3cm (20 1/2 x 13 7/8in). Footnotes: Provenance Archer Graphic Studio, Ahmedabad One of the stories surrounding the festival of Holi is that it commemorates the divine love of Krishna and Radha. Lord Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu was known to be mischievous and playful. He was however concerned about his complexion and thought that Radha would never like him because she was extremely fair. Upon explaining his predicament to his mother, his mother suggested that he apply colour on Radha, which would make her look like him. Thus, the festival of Holi was formed and it became known as a festival of love. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Please note this lot is numbered 196/500.
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