Artwork
Virahini Nayika, Love-Torn Heroine
Virahini Nayika, Love-Torn Heroine is an unspecified painting by the Pahari Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1989.335
- Credit line
- Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin
About this work
Overview
This painting, titled Virahini Nayika, or Love-Torn Heroine, is a representative work from the Kangra school, a style of art originating from the Pahari hills in northern India.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a solitary woman on a terrace, lost in thought, conveying a sense of heartache and longing. Her pose, with head resting on her hand, is a conventional representation of emotional distress in Indian art.
Technique & Style
The artwork is characterized by the use of bright colors and fine details, typical of the Kangra school, which emphasizes the expression of emotions, particularly love and longing.
Context
The Kangra school was known for its portrayal of emotional states through visual narratives, often drawing on literary and poetic themes.
Artist & collection
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