Ravi Varma’s ‘Krishna Jalkrida’ framed print lithograph copyright 1923

Ravi Varma’s ‘Krishna Jalkrida’ framed print lithograph features Lord Krishna with Gopis on a boat crossing the Yamuna river, multi coloured framed master print lithograph, oleophobhic coating, exceptional detailing, life like depiction, serene.. collectible in its original teakwood twin tone frame painted in Mild green and golden border, In great condition, very rare and unusual subject

Story – Lord Krishna disguises as a boatman & takes Gopis in a boat & after reaching the middle of the Yamuna’s flowing waters he would tell them that his old boat started leaking and will soon sink, and to escape there is only one way, by throwing all their pots of milk, butter & yoghurt in to the river to reduce load. Otherwise, the boat would not be able to bear the weight and sink. Frightened gopis would beg him to take them safely back to the shore and they do exactly as Krishna told them to do, later Krishna reveals his identity & mock the gopis

Dimensions
15 inches tall
11 inches wide

Provenance
Offset – Ravi Vaibhav FAL Press, Ghatkoper.
Copyright – A.K. Joshi and Company
Kalbadevi Road, Mumbai.
Copyright Year – 1923