Virahini nayika with deer
The nāyikā in NCM.228, is standing on both feet as she holds on to the branch of a tree.However, the presence of the tree is implied which she needs to lean against, because of the character of her posture. Thus, in a way all the three female figures are based on the hoary concept of śalabhanjikā. The ancient tree-nymph pair is a fertility symbol and here the connotation will be an inevitable union of the lovers.
Article Code No:
NCM 228
Outer or folio measurement:
23.9 x 15.5
Verified:
Not Verified
Period:
18
Main location:
Display
Sub location:
SC 15
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
Category:
Painting
Price:
0 INR