Artwork
Augury of the Crow (Vasakasajja Nayika)
Augury of the Crow (Vasakasajja Nayika) is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This painting, titled Augury of the Crow (Vasakasajja Nayika), depicts a scene of a woman stepping out of a doorway, set against a backdrop of contrasting elements.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure, dressed in red with gold embroidery, is accompanied by another woman in green. The juxtaposition of a serene courtyard with an ominous sky suggests a narrative that may be open to interpretation.
Technique & Style
The painting features intricate details, such as the gold embroidery on the red dress and the decorative frame with pink and green patterns, indicating a high level of craftsmanship.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
