A Nayika Shielding Her Face from Her Lover
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A Nayika Shielding Her Face from Her Lover

c. 1780

Description

In this painting, the young heroine (nayika), who walks across an open terrace, coyly shields her face with her shawl from the glances of her lover. Her lover turns to watch her from a window. Pahari Style, Kangra School.

Classification
Albums
Medium
Opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper; Pahari Style, Kangra School.
Culture
Indian
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

16.99 x 11.43 cm (6 11/16 x 4 1/2 in.)

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