Radha and Her Confidant Sit in an Open Room: Page from a Dispersed Rasikapriya
The image depicts a colorful illustration of two women in a room. The room has a red wall with a gold-framed picture on it and a blue and white striped awning. A woman sits on the right side of the room wearing a yellow and green sari with a green headpiece. She holds a stringed instrument. Another woman sits on the left side of the room wearing a multi-colored sari. Her dark hair is pulled back into a bun. She gestures with her right hand. The room has an ornate roof with a green and white canopy. There are archways and a staircase on the left side of the room. There are flowers and foliage on the roof and in the background. The image has a worn, aged appearance.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1680–90
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India (Madhya Pradesh, Malwa)
- Dimensions
- 439 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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