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Lord Krishna

Major collection: Holography
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: Instruments Research & Development; Mehta, P.C.
Date made: 1980
Materials: reflection hologram; glass
Measurements: 10 in x 8 in
Nomenclature: fine art
Classification: holograms

Green image of a Krishna sculpture; figure stands on an ornate pedetal, with columns on either side, legs crossed, playing a flute-like instrument; only the parts of the sculpture that are closest to the image plane are clear; the rest is out of focus; work is framed by green tape adhered around the perimeter.


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MOH-1986.03