Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1775–80

"The Sorrow of Radha," Folio from the dispersed "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God) is a codices from India created in ca. 1775–80 using opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring 10 11/16 × 6 11/16 in. (27.2 × 17 cm) 9 7/8 × 5 7/8 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
Dimensions10 11/16 × 6 11/16 in. (27.2 × 17 cm) 9 7/8 × 5 7/8 in. (25.1 × 14.9 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1775–80

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Punjab Hills, India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "The Sorrow of Radha," Folio from the dispersed "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God)?

"The Sorrow of Radha," Folio from the dispersed "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "The Sorrow of Radha," Folio from the dispersed "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God) created?

"The Sorrow of Radha," Folio from the dispersed "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God) dates to ca. 1775–80.

What material is "The Sorrow of Radha," Folio from the dispersed "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God) made from?

"The Sorrow of Radha," Folio from the dispersed "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God) is crafted from opaque watercolor and gold on paper.

Where does "The Sorrow of Radha," Folio from the dispersed "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God) originate?

"The Sorrow of Radha," Folio from the dispersed "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God) originates from India.

Is "The Sorrow of Radha," Folio from the dispersed "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God) in the public domain?

"The Sorrow of Radha," Folio from the dispersed "Second" or "Tehri Garhwal" Gita Govinda (Song of God) 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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