Artwork
Sohni and Mahinval
Sohni and Mahinval is a paint painting by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1850 painting on paper is an opaque watercolour depicting a scene from the Sohni and Mahinval narrative.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a key episode from the narrative, showing Sohni crossing a river on a makeshift raft to reach Mahinval, who is depicted playing a flute.
Technique & Style
The work features vivid colours, including greens, blues, and golds, with detailed renderings of textures such as turbans and woven rafts, characteristic of its style.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired from dealer Mirza Ysuff Khan and was later included in the 1971 Tantra exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, London.
Artist & collection
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