An opaque watercolor painting depicting a standing woman at the center wearing a pale green shawl and dress. She stands on a flat, white walkway with red flowers behind and in front of her. There are two birds next to her and two tall trees behind her on either side.

Virahotkanthita Nayika on a Terrace with Birds

Indian

Standing barefoot on a white terrace is a Virahotkanthita Nayika, (“One Distressed by Separation”), a heroine that waits for her lover to return from a long journey. She wears a gold-green costume, a shawl that is draped over her head, earrings, necklaces, a head ornament, a nose ring, rings, and bracelets. Her finger tips are dyed with henna. Her right hand is placed over her heart, holding her garment up. Next to her is a large male pigeon and a mourning dove. In the foreground is a small fountain flanked by flower patches. The background features two large flowering trees and large red blooms. Pahari Style, Kangra School.

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

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