Inspired by devotional poetry that likens the waiting for divine favor to that of a woman alone in the forest waiting for her lover, Pahari painters mastered portrayals of this subject. Darkness has fallen, but the moon and stars and jasmine flowers brighten the night. However, monsoon clouds approach in the distance, suggesting impending danger and misery. Her gesture and expression suggest a mixture of hope and heightened uncertainty about how much longer she should continue to wait.
- Fechado en c. 1800
- Derechos: CC0
Términos
Culture
Northern India, Pahari kingdoms
Medium
Gum tempera on paper
Genre
Painting
Department
Indian and Southeast Asian Art