Artwork
Utka Nayika
Utka Nayika is a paint painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This small painting, executed in opaque watercolor on paper, measures approximately the size of a standard sheet.
About this work
Overview
This small painting, executed in opaque watercolor on paper, measures approximately the size of a standard sheet. Created around 1770, it is attributed to an unknown artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, known as an *utka nayika*, sitting on a bed wearing a white sari and holding a red flower. This representation embodies a state of longing or anticipation in a romantic encounter.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of bright red and white paint against a dark curtain background creates a striking visual contrast. The plain background serves to focus attention on the figure.
History & Provenance
The painting's creator remains unidentified. While its exact provenance is unclear, similar works can be found in institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
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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
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