Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1750

Rasalila: 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

MediumOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
DimensionsH. 11 3/16 in. (28.4 cm) W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1750

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Basohli, India. Flag of 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.

Is Rasalila: Krishna Dances with the Gopis (Cowmaidens) in the public domain?

Rasalila: Krishna Dances with the Gopis (Cowmaidens) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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