Abhisarika Nayika
1760
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1760
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting shows a woman walking alone in a dark and stormy night. She's braving the dangers to meet her lover. The scene is intense, with broken ornaments and threatening snakes nearby. The woman is called Abhisarika Nayika, which means she's going to meet her lover. This theme is part of a bigger series showing ladies in different states of love. The painting is from the Punjab Hills, and to learn more about this style, look up the technique: sfumato.
