Drawing for an Illustration from a Sat Sai of Bihari Lal Series: The Message of the Eyes (recto); Lady in Search of Her Lover on a Dark Night (verso)

First generation after Nainsukh Indian

Possibly Fattu

ca. 1785–90

Not on view

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Title: Drawing for an Illustration from a Sat Sai of Bihari Lal Series: The Message of the Eyes (recto); Lady in Search of Her Lover on a Dark Night (verso)
Artist: First generation after Nainsukh (active ca. 1735–78)
Artist: Possibly Fattu
Date: ca. 1785–90
Culture: India (Pahari Hills, Kangra)
Medium: Ochre on paper
Dimensions: Image (sight): 5 1/2 x 8 1/8 in. (14 x 20.6 cm)
Framed: 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Subhash Kapoor, in memory of his parents, Smt Shashi Kanta and Shree Parshotam Ram Kapoor, 2008
Object Number: 2008.359.29
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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