What is the source of the artist's imagination for the painting?
1. A dream
2. A poem by Jayadeva
3. A vision of Radha and Krishna
4. A conversation with the models

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Answer: The source of the artist's imagination for the painting is a poem by Jayadeva.

Awaiting Krishna and the Hesistant Radha- In this painting, Radha is shown feeling shy and hesitant as she approaches the forested area, while Krishna is seen eagerly waiting for her. The source to the artist’s imagination is the inscription on the reverse of the painting, which is translated as follows. “Radha! Sakhis have come to know the secret that your soul is intent on the warfare of love. Now, abandon your shyness, let your girdle tinkle merrily and go ahead to meet your beloved. Radha! Lead yourself with some favoured maid; grasp her hands with your fingers that are soft and smooth as love’s arrows. March and let the jingle of your bangles proclaim your approach to your loved one.” This beautiful song of Jayadeva may always rest upon the lips of the devotees of Krishna. Ultimately Radha accepts the advice of her companions and Jayadeva, thus, describes the following. “Then, she, no more delaying, entered straight; her step a little faltered, but her face shone with unutterable love; the music of her bangles passed the entrance; shame which had lingered in her downcast eyes, departed shamed…”