Chaurpanchasika Verse 40
The editor of the printed version of Chaurapanchasika verses has shown that the text of this stanza diDisplayers in many versions and most of them are obscure. The main idea that emerges is nayika's bright face, eyes lined with kohl and dangling diamond studded ear-rings. It is this imagery which now the poet declares is reflected in his heart. The painter therefore takes the cue and creates an utterly beautiful bedecked Champavati in front of a terra-verte green background. Her garments are white and the diaphanous odhani is delineated with both hems forming triangular shapes. Her ample form and yellow complexion lucidly stand out, amidst the green space. The architectural structure of the bed chamber has been changed to make it appear as a projecting jharokha witha decorative parapet. The bed is absent but the emblem of the flame of love, viz. the white whisk, is shown hanging from the ceiling.
Article Code No:
NCM 78
Outer or folio measurement:
21.5 x 27.7
Verified:
Not Verified
Period:
0
Main location:
Reserve
Sub location:
SR
C 4.IV
C 4.IV
Remarks on condition of painting:
Good
Remarks:
Donated to Gujarat Museum Society
by Smt Shanta Mehta
in the year 1961
by Smt Shanta Mehta
in the year 1961
Folio Published or reference book:
Yes
Category:
Painting
Price:
0 INR