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| Keywords: Rukminimessenger.jpg Rukmini and the messenger 1775-1785 V A Museum no IS 129-1951 Techniques - Opaque watercolour on paper Place - Tehri Garhwal India Dimensions - Height 16 6 cm with border Width 24 8 cm with border The painting shows an episode from the story of Krishna and Rukmini known as the 'Rukmini-Harana' or 'Abduction of Rukmini' This scene shows Rukmini in a pavilion listening to a messenger sent by her lover the Hindu god Krishna The messenger shown with his hand raised to indicate that he is speaking brings Rukmini the welcome news that Krishna intends to abduct her in order to prevent her marriage to another man The bright red background accentuates the passionate feelings that Rukmini has for the absent Krishna http //collections vam ac uk/item/O121232/painting-rukmini-and-the-messenger/ 1775 1785 author PD-art-100 Paintings in the Victoria and Albert Museum Rukmini 18th-century watercolor paintings from India Art of India in the Victoria and Albert Museum | ||||
