Nayika

Accession Number
1964/2.115

Title
Nayika

Artist(s)
Artist Unknown, India, Rajasthan, Udaipur School

Object Creation Date
18th century

Medium & Support
ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper

Dimensions
9 5/16 x 5 1/4 in. (23.5 x 13.3 cm);18 3/16 x 22 3/16 in. (46.04 x 56.2 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Mr. George P. Bickford for the James Marshall Plumer Memorial Collection

Subject matter
See Physical Description. Portrait-studies such as these are common within the tradition of Indian miniature painting. The presentation of the figure is meant to evoke sensual pleasure in the viewer.

Physical Description
A bejewelled nayika holds an amorous pose. The portrait is focused on her upper body and side face.

Primary Object Classification
Painting

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
lady

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