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The Eager Heroine on Her Way to Meet Her Lover out of Love (Kama Abhisarika Nayika), c1760. Creator: Unknown
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The Eager Heroine on Her Way to Meet Her Lover out of Love (Kama Abhisarika Nayika), c1760. Creator: Unknown
The Eager Heroine on Her Way to Meet Her Lover out of Love (Kama Abhisarika Nayika), c1760
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The Eager Heroine on Her Way to Meet Her Lower out of Love," also known as "Kama Abhisarika Nayika," is an exquisite 18th-century Indian artwork from the North Indian region, possibly originating from Himachal Pradesh or Nurpur in present-day India. The opaque watercolor and gold and ink on paper depicts a young woman, dressed in vibrant red apparel, making her way through a forest at night. The woman, with a serene expression on her face, is adorned in a traditional sari and carries a wooden fan in her left hand, while she looks back over her shoulder. The intricate details of the artwork reveal the woman's intricate clothing, which includes a blouse with intricate patterns and a pallu (the end of the sari) that is draped over her head and shoulders. The forest setting is filled with various elements of nature, including a lightning strike in the distance, adding to the mystical and romantic atmosphere of the scene. The woman's eagerness to meet her lover is conveyed through her posture and the position of her head, as she looks back over her shoulder with a longing gaze. The presence of a reptile, possibly a snake, in the foreground adds an element of danger and excitement to the scene, reflecting the unpredictability of love and the risks one may take for it. This artwork is an excellent example of the Ashta Nayika (Eightfold Heroine) theme, a popular motif in Indian art that explores the various emotions and experiences of a woman in love. The unknown artist's masterful use of color and technique creates a captivating and timeless image that continues to captivate viewers today. The artwork is now part of the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), adding to its rich and diverse heritage of Asian art.
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