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Illustration of an Indian woman holding a flower
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INDIAN SCHOOL, PAHARI STYLE, 19TH CENTURY

प्रोषितपतिका नायिका Prositapatika Nayika

1820-30

RCIN 1005128

Proshitabhartruka Nayika represents the lady in despair because her lover is away. She rearranges the folds of her sari in frustration as her sakhi attempts to console her. Her inner turmoil is echoed outside as the dark clouds open up and strutting peacocks welcome the downpour of the monsoon rains.


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