The circular dance.. Artist(s): Kirtan Chitrakar (fl. 1940s)
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The circular dance. Above, Radha and Krishna on a lotus. Below, six pairs of dancers, Krishna partnering simultaneously six different milkmaids. In all seven cases, he holds his flute.
The circular dance. Krishna dancing simultaneously with four milkmaids and embracing Radha in their midst. Below, Krishna milking a cow, Jasoda restraining the calf. At the bottom, Krishna, Sridam and Suphal herding cows. Reproduced: M. Archer (1970), pl.72.
Study of an Indian dancer. Artist(s): Chavda, Siavax (1914-1992)
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Study of an Indian dancer. 1942. Signed and dated in Gujerati on front: ‘21 Sh. Chavda 42;’ on back of mount: ‘Bill from Khurshid and Shiavax. ‘53.’. Brush drawing in brown ink; 202 by 184 mm. Gift to W.G. Archer from the artist, Bombay, December 1953.
Khurshid performing a Khatak dance, rear view. 1952. Inscribed: ‘4 Khurshid’ Pen-and-ink; 280 by 222 mm. Gift to W.G. Archer from the artist, Bombay, March 1954. Note: Khurshid is the wife of Shiavax Chavda and during the nineteen-fifties she was a well-known and successful dancer.
Khurshid performing a Kathakali dance; rear view. 1952. Inscribed: ‘4’ Pen-and-ink; 280 by 216 mm. Gift to W.G. Archer from the artist, Bombay, March 1954.
Indian dancer. Artist(s): Chavda, Siavax (1914-1992)
Scope & Content:
Indian dancer. 1953. Signed and dated in Gujerati: ‘Sh.Chavda’53.’. Brush drawing in green paint; 560 by 420 mm. Gift to W.G. Archer from the artist, March 1953.