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Patra Lekhan Nayika on a Terrace with an Elderly Female Attendant

Patra Lekhan Nayika on a Terrace with an Elderly Female Attendant

ManuscriptsIndian18th-19th century

Patra Lekhan Nayika on a Terrace with an Elderly Female Attendant

18th-early 19th century

Description

This painting depicts the patar lekhni nayika, a heroine who writes to her lover who is away on a journey. Here, she is shown on an open terrace with her elderly female attendant facing her. Directly in front of her are writing and stationery tools. Pahari Style, Kangra School.

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Indian

Century

18th-19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

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