The Marital Bliss of Nala and Damayanti: Folio from a Nala-Damayanti Series

The image depicts a drawing of a scene with several people in traditional Indian clothing. The drawing is on aged paper with a light-brown color and darker brown spots. The scene shows a large archway in the center with a man and woman seated inside. The man is on the right, wearing a dhoti and holding something in his hands; the woman sits on the left side of the archway. To the left of the archway is a woman in a long dress standing on steps. Another woman stands on the right side of the archway. The background includes a building with columns and a roof, and another building with a doorway to the right. The scene appears to be set in a courtyard or garden with greenery visible at the top. The drawing style is simple with minimal color and detailed linework. The title of the piece is "The Marital Bliss of Nala and Damayanti" and it is by the artist Ranjha.

Artwork Details

Date: ca. 1800–10
Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Culture: India (Kangra, Himachal Pradesh)
Dimensions: 599 × 441 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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The Marital Bliss of Nala and Damayanti: Folio from a Nala-Damayanti Series

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