1966 Print Nude Kangra Himachal Pradesh India Bihari Satsai Nayika Sari XAV4

This is an original 1966 color with gold ink tipped-in print of a Kangra painting that was originally created in the area of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh which is located in northern India today. This style of painting became prevalent in the mid-18th century. This is an illustration from a part of the Bihari Satsai (Seven Hundred Verses of Bihari) which is a famous work by the Hindu poet Bihari who lived in the early 17th century.

In this print, a woman (Nayika) is going out to meet her lover, Krishna, and is called Krishnabhisarika. She has concealed herself in a blue sari and her friend encourages her to go meet with her lover. Krishna is a central figure in the Hindu religion.

CONDITION

This 45+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso of the mounting board.

• Product Type: Orig. Tipped-In Print; Color w/Gold Ink
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 7.5 x 9.5 inches; 19 x 24 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Krichnabhisarika, Hinduism, Night

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