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A Nayika Shielding Her Face from Her Lover

A Nayika Shielding Her Face from Her Lover

Indian

In this painting, the young heroine (nayika), who walks across an open terrace, coyly shields her face with her shawl from the glances of her lover. Her lover turns to watch her from a window. Pahari Style, Kangra School.

Opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper; Pahari Style, Kangra School.

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