Page from a Dispersed Rasikapriya (Lover's Breviary)
Colorful illustration on aged paper with rough edges. Three people in traditional Indian clothing. Man on left sits cross-legged on green patterned cloth, wears yellow and orange outfit, pink turban. Woman beside him sits cross-legged on pink cloth, wears pink and orange outfit, dark hair. Man on right stands, wears pink outfit, blond hair. Blue sky with white and yellow stars, two white birds with orange heads. Red ground with green plants. Black text at top and bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1650
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India
- Dimensions
- 599 × 418 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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