Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1750Rasalila: Krishna Dances with the Gopis (Cowmaidens) is a codices Basohli from India created in ca. 1750 using opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring H. 11 3/16 in. (28.4 cm) W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Opaque watercolor and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | H. 11 3/16 in. (28.4 cm) W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Promised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015 |
| Date | ca. 1750 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Basohli, India. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Rasalila: Krishna Dances with the Gopis (Cowmaidens)?
Rasalila: Krishna Dances with the Gopis (Cowmaidens) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Rasalila: Krishna Dances with the Gopis (Cowmaidens) created?
Rasalila: Krishna Dances with the Gopis (Cowmaidens) dates to ca. 1750.
What material is Rasalila: Krishna Dances with the Gopis (Cowmaidens) made from?
Rasalila: Krishna Dances with the Gopis (Cowmaidens) is crafted from opaque watercolor and gold on paper.
Where does Rasalila: Krishna Dances with the Gopis (Cowmaidens) originate?
Rasalila: Krishna Dances with the Gopis (Cowmaidens) originates from India.
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Rasalila: Krishna Dances with the Gopis (Cowmaidens) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.