RAS KREEDA
Lithograph on Paper
Circa
1925
Size (cms)
50.2 X 35.6
Artist
Vasudeo H Pandya
Vasudeo Hiralal Pandya (1896–1970) was an Indian artist born in 1896 in Lunawada, Gujarat. Initially a teacher, he moved to Bombay (now Mumbai) where he worked as a document copier. His artistic journey began as a hobby, and he created many notable works, including oil paintings and oleographs. His first significant work was a standing portrait of the Hindu deity Vishnu. Pandya’s artworks, especially those depicting Krishna, are highly valued and have been auctioned for significant amounts. He passed away in 1970.
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Publisher
Shree Vasudeo Picture Co. Bombay
Printer
Printed in Germany.
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This lithograph titled "Ras Kreeda" by Vasudeo H. Pandya depicts Krishna’s divine dance with the gopis in Nidhivan. Arranged in a circular formation, Krishna is prominently positioned among the gopis, who are dressed in colorful traditional attire.
Symbolizing the eternal love between the divine and the soul, Ras Kreeda represents spiritual union. A full moon adds to the mystical atmosphere. Set in a lush landscape with trees, a river, a temple, and swans, the artwork beautifully captures the serenity and devotion of this sacred event.
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