Krishna Venu Gopala - Bronze - 19th-early 20th century
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Krishna Venu Gopala, bronze sculpture, 24 cm high with a width of 8.5 cm and depth of 8.5 cm, dating to the 19th century to early 20th century, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire, in good condition.
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Krishna Venu Gopala
Height: 24 cm
Brass
19th century - early 20th century
Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, in his form of Venu Gopala, “the shepherd playing the flute.”
Gracefully supported on one leg, the god is depicted in a dancing pose, holding the flute (here missing) transversely near his lips. The smiling face, half-closed eyes and the stylized conical headdress reflect the elegance characteristic of wood sculpture from South India.
The work illustrates the moment of mystical beatitude where Krishna charms the gopis (the young cowherd girls) with the divine music of his flute, a central theme of bhakti (devotional love for God). The sober yet expressive craftsmanship, the frontal, almost austere stance and the rounded volumes place this piece in the popular tradition of the 19th century - early 20th century, heir to regional styles transmitted since the Nayaka period.
Condition: Good overall condition. The statue has undergone a thorough cleaning that led to the removal of a large part of its original patina. This intervention has revealed a lighter and more uniform surface, with a notable loss of subtlety and the natural aging of the metal.
Provenance: Portuguese Collection - Kanaka The Collection
Shipping: Shipped with UPS / CTT insured
Krishna Venu Gopala
Height: 24 cm
Brass
19th century - early 20th century
Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, in his form of Venu Gopala, “the shepherd playing the flute.”
Gracefully supported on one leg, the god is depicted in a dancing pose, holding the flute (here missing) transversely near his lips. The smiling face, half-closed eyes and the stylized conical headdress reflect the elegance characteristic of wood sculpture from South India.
The work illustrates the moment of mystical beatitude where Krishna charms the gopis (the young cowherd girls) with the divine music of his flute, a central theme of bhakti (devotional love for God). The sober yet expressive craftsmanship, the frontal, almost austere stance and the rounded volumes place this piece in the popular tradition of the 19th century - early 20th century, heir to regional styles transmitted since the Nayaka period.
Condition: Good overall condition. The statue has undergone a thorough cleaning that led to the removal of a large part of its original patina. This intervention has revealed a lighter and more uniform surface, with a notable loss of subtlety and the natural aging of the metal.
Provenance: Portuguese Collection - Kanaka The Collection
Shipping: Shipped with UPS / CTT insured
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
19th-early 20th century
Material
Bronze
Height
24 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Title of artwork
Krishna Venu Gopala
Depth
8.5 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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