Heroine conversing with confidante

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Heroine conversing with confidante

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Description

Verse 28 from an illustrated manuscript of Amarushataka

This is one of the many paintings illustrating a hundred verses of the poet Amaru. They are written in Sanskrit and are known as the Amarushataka. Amaru composed these lyrics sometime during the late 7th or early 8th Century CE. These verses depict the expressions of love under various circumstances like quarrels, separation, reconciliation, and the reunion of lovers. The picturisation of the sentiments expressed in the lyrics is vivid and charming. The figures are set against a dark background of red, black or green.

Collection

Indian Miniature Paintings

Object Type

Miniature Painting

Material

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Schools/Culture/Period

Malwa

Technique

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Date

circa 1680 CE

Location

Malwa, Central India

Dimension

22.1x 16.2cms (without border)