Patra Lekhan Nayika on a Terrace with an Elderly Female Attendant
Indian
This painting depicts the patar lekhni nayika, a heroine who writes to her lover who is away on a journey. Here, she is shown on an open terrace with her elderly female attendant facing her. Directly in front of her are writing and stationery tools. Pahari Style, Kangra School.
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper