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Taking of the Toll, Dana-lila, c. 1760. Creator: Unknown
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Taking of the Toll, Dana-lila, c. 1760. Creator: Unknown
Taking of the Toll, Dana-lila, c. 1760. The god Krishna has stopped the cowherd women on their way to bring milk and yogurt to the Brahmin priests. He pretends that he is a landowner and is demanding a toll tax from the women. His lover Radha playfully raises her hand to smack him. Both Radha and Krishna wear conical headdresses associated with minority groups in the western Himalayas, which visually relocates them to Chamba where this painting was made. In the background herdsmen coax the cows to move along--work that Krishna should be doing instead of flirting with the women
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Himachal Pradesh Northern India Opaque Watercolour And Gold On Paper Pahari Kingdom
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The captivating print titled "Taking of the Toll, Dana-lila, c. 1760" transports us to a moment in ancient India where the mischievous god Krishna halts a group of cowherd women on their way to deliver milk and yogurt to Brahmin priests. In this playful scene, Krishna assumes the role of a landowner and demands a toll tax from the unsuspecting women. However, his beloved Radha is not fooled by his disguise and raises her hand playfully as if ready to smack him. What makes this artwork even more intriguing is the unique conical headdresses worn by both Radha and Krishna. These distinctive headpieces are typically associated with minority groups residing in the western Himalayas, effectively relocating them visually to Chamba - the place where this painting was created. In the background, we witness herdsmen coaxing cows along - an ordinary task that should have been attended to by Krishna himself instead of engaging in flirtatious encounters with these women. This remarkable piece was crafted using opaque watercolor and gold on paper during the Pahari Kingdom era. Its origin can be traced back to Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this extraordinary work remains shrouded in mystery as its creator remains unknown but continues to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide through its intricate details and enchanting narrative.
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