Krishna the lover contemplates leaving a scene probably from the Kavipriya of Keshav Das Central India, perhaps Malwa or a Mewar regional centre, late 17th CenturyKrishna the lover contemplates leaving: a scene probably from the Kavipriya of Keshav Das Central India, perhaps Malwa or a Mewar regional centre, late 17th Centurygouache on paper, yellow panel at top with five lines of text in nagari script, yellow and red borders 203 x 140 mm.ProvenancePrivate UK collection.An illustration to the Kavipriya (Handbook for Poets, 1601) by Keshavdas (better known for the Rasikapriya). It describes the month of Kvar or Ashvin in early autumn (September–October). The beloved tries to persuade her lover to stay by her side by describing the monthly festivals and marvels he would miss out on if he left. Here Krishna inspects his horses before setting off and leaving his lover.