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| Abhisandhita Nayika: Radha and Krishna estranged by a quarrel, 19th century. Northern India, Himchal Pradesh, Parahi school, Kangra. Opaque color and gold leaf on paper. Gift of George P. Bickford, 1970-10-5 |
CHAMPAIGN, IL---The Krannert Art Museum’s new art exhibit, “
From Hand to Hand: Painting and the Animation of History in Northern India” will be unveiled for public viewing on Feb. 28. The art pieces in the exhibit consists of paintings created in India from the late 1500’s to the early 1800’s. The pieces include Hindu epics, love poetry and portraits of Rajput royals. Many of the Indian paintings were donated by well-known collectors such as Alvin O. Bellak and George P. Bickford. “We’ve declared 2019 the Year of the Collection, and
Krannert Art Museum is using many of our exhibitions to shine a light on truly important artwork,” Julia Kelly, the communications director, said in an email. [
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| Allyson Purpura (Senior curator) and Tim Fox (Design and installation specialist) installing the "Hand to Hand: Painting and the Animation of History in Northern India" exhibit at Krannert Art Museum. 02/21/19. |
