Painting study · Tempera
Maharao Kishor Singh II of Kota (r. 1819–28) Worshiping Krishna as Brij Rajjic. 1825 · Study 1978.71
Artist not recorded
c. 1825
Recorded as Gum tempera, silver, and gold on paper, this vertical work measures 18.8 × 24.5 cm using the museum’s overall dimensions. Explore the museum’s context and compare the format with a wall of your choice.
Museum collection reference. This work is not offered for sale by Physical Art For Crypto. Museum attribution does not imply a partnership or endorsement.
Context from the museum
The ruler of the small princely state of Kota, dressed as a priest of the Pushti Marg sect, holds a lamp with five flames. He pays homage to a triad of metal images with Krishna in the center, flanked by two consorts, enshrined in a small kiosk lined with metallic panels designed to reflect light. This icon is worshiped only in Kota. A multitude of glass lamps hang from the ceiling, and toys and games to amuse Krishna and his companions have been arranged on the steps leading up to the altar, including brass elephants, silver cows, balls, and a pachisi board.
Museum description reproduced from its CC0 open-access record. Read the original catalog entry.
A detail to notice
Mirrors line the back of the shrine.
Observation supplied by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Read the dimensions before the image
The selected overall measurement for Maharao Kishor Singh II of Kota (r. 1819–28) Worshiping Krishna as Brij Rajji is 18.8 cm wide and 24.5 cm high, equivalent to approximately 7.4 × 9.6 inches. Dividing width by height gives a format ratio of 0.77:1. The rectangular bounding area is 0.05 square meters; it describes the measured footprint, not the amount of paint or the monetary value.
On an illustrative 300 cm wall, the recorded width occupies 6.3% of the span before adding a frame. A centered placement leaves approximately 140.6 cm on each side before adding a frame. These are calculations by Physical Art For Crypto using museum measurements. They are not the museum’s display recommendations.
Questions to bring to your own collection
With Maharao Kishor Singh II of Kota (r. 1819–28) Worshiping Krishna as Brij Rajji in view, identify one feature you can point to, then distinguish what the museum records from your personal response. Keep its medium, Gum tempera, silver, and gold on paper, in your notes when comparing contemporary works.
- Which part of this vertical composition catches your eye first?
- Would a 18.8 cm width still suit the space after allowing for furniture and a frame?
- What surface detail would you need to see in person or in a close photograph?
Explore physical scale
How large would this format feel on your wall?
Use this museum work’s recorded format as a reference. Adjust a blank wall and optional frame allowance to compare proportions. The museum painting is an educational reference and is not for sale here.
Calculation: outside width = recorded width + twice your frame allowance. This is a proportion study, not an installation assessment. It excludes furniture, hardware, load capacity, depth and delivery clearance. The display image may include margins absent from the recorded measurement.
Compare formats with the studio collection
These Lei-Kol works have the closest width-to-height ratios in the current catalog. This is a geometry comparison, not a claim of artistic similarity, equivalent value, or association with the museum artist.
| Painting | Width × height | Format ratio | USD catalog price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Moon | 30 × 40 in | 0.75:1 | $1,199 |
| Gray Day | 24 × 36 in | 0.67:1 | $1,199 |
| Waterfalls | 24 × 36 in | 0.67:1 | $999 |
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