Vasakasayya Nayika
Painting
mid 19th century (made)
mid 19th century (made)
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Painting, unfinished, n opaque watercolour on paper depicting Vasakayya Nayika; the heroine awaiting her lover at the door is gazing at storm clouds which fill the background, and is accompanied by a maid and a peacock.
Object details
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| Title | Vasakasayya Nayika (generic) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Vasakasayya Nayika, lady awaiting lover, opaque watercolour on paper, Jaipur, mid 19th century |
| Physical description | Painting, unfinished, n opaque watercolour on paper depicting Vasakayya Nayika; the heroine awaiting her lover at the door is gazing at storm clouds which fill the background, and is accompanied by a maid and a peacock. |
| Content description | A woman awaiting her lover at the door is gazing at storm clouds which fill the background, and is accompanied by a maid and a peacock. |
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| Accession number | IS.197-1952 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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