Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This painting is part of a series depicting the Rasamanjari, a poem that explores the emotions of lovers.
About this work
Overview
This painting is part of a series depicting the Rasamanjari, a poem that explores the emotions of lovers. It is one of the earliest examples of Pahari painting, a style characteristic of the Punjab Hills region in northern India.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows Krishna visiting Radha while she is dressing, embodying the ideal lovers from Hindu mythology. A verse from the poem on the reverse describes Radha's heart growing wings to fly to Krishna, symbolizing her longing.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in a distinctly Pahari manner, with the use of iridescent beetle wing fragments to represent jewellery, adding a decorative element to the work.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, indicating its significance and preservation over time.
Artist & collection
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Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
