Vintage Handpainted Indian Miniature Painting Krishna and Cowgirl Gopis (#4937)

Hand painted miniature painting. Gouache on paper. Bought in India, circa 2000. Paper painted on might be significantly older. 

Measurements:

The painting itself is approx 3 1/2 X 4 1/8 inches. The painting with the script measures approx4 3/4 X 7 1/4 inches.   

Description:

Hand painted miniature painting in the old Persian and Mughal Indian tradition. Painted on old paper, possibly torn from an old book, the painting itself is not seriously old.  
It was done in a school for miniature artists, exactly as miniatures were painted hundreds of years ago. 
The painting is surrounded by script and there is script on the back, indicating that the page may have been torn from an old book. 

A traditionally blue Krishna, his golden crown with peacock feathers sits with his consort Radha and other gopis / cowgirls. They sit besides a stream in the midst of a beautiful garden or landscape. Luscious flowers and foliage with exotic long-tailed birds. Each figure beautifully bejewelled with pearls and rubies. Gold details, highlights and outlines. Like most miniature Indian paintings, the artist has managed to combine physical beauty with deep spirituality. 

The painting has yellow and red borders and is surrounded by flowing script.   

Condition:

 good with no rips or tears. The painted page has been stuck to a light cardboard backing.