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GOPI VASTRAHARAN

Lithograph on Paper

Circa

1933

Size (cms)

50.8 X 37.9

Artist

R.G. Chonker

R.G. Chonker was an influential artist and part of the Chonker Art Studio in early 20th-century Bombay. His studio was known for producing oleographs—chromolithographic prints designed to mimic the texture and depth of oil paintings. These prints often depicted religious and mythological themes, reflecting the socio-cultural milieu of the time.

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Publisher

Chonker Art Studio, Bombay.

Printer

Printed in Germany.

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The lithograph Vastraharan by R. G. Chonker beautifully illustrates a well-known episode from Hindu mythology. Lord Krishna is depicted seated gracefully on a tree branch near the banks of the sacred Yamuna River, adorned in traditional attire with an ornate feathered crown and exquisite jewelry. Below him, the Gopis are shown bathing in the river, pleading with Krishna to return their garments, which he mischievously holds above them. The background features the sun rising behind the mountains, spreading its golden rays across the sky. A temple with steps leading to the river is depicted, with a tree on its side and two lion statues at the corners, enhancing the beauty of the scene.

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