Utka Nayika
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a woman sitting alone on a terrace at night. Moonlight glows on her face and sari. A small oil lamp flickers beside her. She seems lost in thought, not sad but quiet. The artist used soft light to make her feel close. Dark shadows help the moon’s glow stand out. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more like this.
