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Vasakasayya Nayika

Painting
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Brush drawing in ink on paper with colour wash. Vasakasayya Nayika, a lady looking at a crow, the symbol of her returning lover. She walks upon a terrace, and throws back her veil as she turns her gaze to the alighting bird.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleVasakasayya Nayika (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Brush drawing in ink and watercolour on paper
Brief description
Brush drawing, Vasakasayya Nayika, lady looking at crow, ink on paper, Kangra, 19th century
Physical description
Brush drawing in ink on paper with colour wash. Vasakasayya Nayika, a lady looking at a crow, the symbol of her returning lover. She walks upon a terrace, and throws back her veil as she turns her gaze to the alighting bird.
Content description
Vasakasayya Nayika, a lady looking at a crow, the symbol of her returning lover. She walks upon a terrace, and throws back her veil as she turns her gaze to the alighting bird.
Style
Object history
IM.223 to 240-1924 were bought for £20 for the group.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IM.235-1924

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Record createdOctober 29, 2002
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