

Abhisarika Nayika, a Heroine Longing for Her Lover
The painting depicts a woman in a white dress and a brown shawl. The woman has black hair and stands on a green field with small purple flowers. She faces left, her head slightly bowed. Her right arm is extended and her left arm is bent at the elbow. She wears red shoes. A line of small green trees is behind her. The background has a blue sky with grey clouds and a multicolored rainbow or sunset. The painting is framed by a pink border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1790–1800
- Medium
- Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
- Culture
- India (Punjab Hills, Kangra)
- Dimensions
- 454 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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