

A Nayika, probably Proshitaperyasi Nayika
The image depicts A Nayika, probably Proshitaperyasi Nayika. The scene shows two women on a white floor. The woman on the left sits on a low pink and gold couch with her knees pulled up. She wears a red skirt, pink top, gold shawl, and gold jewelry. The woman on the right stands to the right of the couch, wearing a pink dress, blue underskirt, and yellow headscarf and shawl. She also wears gold jewelry. The background features a white structure with a curved roof and arches. The structure has pink and gold trim. Behind the structure is a blue sky with white clouds, and yellow and green hills. The hills are lined with green bushes. The scene is framed by a thin beige border.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 628 × 900 px
- Museum Record
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