Radha as a queen. A maid-servant holds an umbrella over her while Krishna stands guard with sword and shield. Inscribed: ‘51. Radhika made queen.’ Lithographed outline; 330 by 280 mm.
Visnu in the form of Krishna preparing to catch Prahlada who is thrown over a precipice by his father Hiranyakasipu
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Visnu in the form of Krishna preparing to catch Prahlada who is thrown over a precipice by his father Hiranyakasipu. Inscribed: ‘53. Hiranyakashyapa throwing down his boy from a precipice.’ Lithographed outline; 440 by 280 mm.
‘Narasimha’ (lion)’ avatara,’ fourth incarnation of Visnu, killing the daitya King Hiranyakasipu. Inscribed: ‘45. Nrising killing Hiranya Kushyap.’ Lithographed outline; 425 by 280 mm
Caitanya and his follower Nityananda. Inscribed: ‘2. Nitai Chaitanya.’ 390 by 280 mm. Note: Caitanya (1486-1533) was a mystic and religious teacher who lived in Bengal. He had a great influence on the spread of Vaisnavism and was at times regarded as an incarnation of Radha and Krishna, and o...
Jagai and Madhai, converts of Caitanya. Inscribed: ‘8. Jagie and Madhaie.’ 425 by 280 mm. Note: The brothers Jagai and Madhai were aggressive drunkards who were converted by Caitanya and became his devoted followers.