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Proshitapatika Nayika (The Heroine Whose Husband is Away on a Journey)

Proshitapatika Nayika (The Heroine Whose Husband is Away on a Journey)

second half 19th century
Object PlaceKangra style, Punjab Hills, Northern India
Medium/TechniqueInk and white priming on paper
Dimensions.146 x .201
Credit LineRoss-Coomaraswamy Collection
Accession number17.2487
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsDrawings
ProvenanceBy 1916, purchased in India by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy (b. 1887 - d. 1947); 1917, sold by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy to Denman Waldo Ross (b. 1853 - d. 1935), Cambridge, MA; 1917, given by Denman Waldo Ross to the MFA. (Accession date: April 5, 1917)
Abhisaridhita Nayika (The Heroine who Argues with her Lover and then Feels Remorse)
The Family of Nainsukh
second half 19th century
Khandita Nayika (The Heroine Who is Angry with Her Lover and Shows It)
Khandita Nayika (The Heroine Who is Angry with Her Lover and Shows It)
The Family of Nainsukh
second half 19th century
Nala Prepares for Midday Samdhya Rituals, from the Naishadhacarita
Nala Prepares for Midday Samdhya Rituals, from the Naishadhacarita
The Family of Nainsukh
about 1790–1800
The Gods Pay Homage to Rajarajeshvari
The Gods Pay Homage to Rajarajeshvari
The Family of Nainsukh
About 1825
Nala and Damayanti viewing the full moon
Nala and Damayanti viewing the full moon
The Family of Nainsukh
about 1790–1800
Sultan Alau'd-Din shoots a Rat; the Queen writes to Mahima; the Sultan boasts of his prowess
Sultan Alau'd-Din shoots a Rat; the Queen writes to Mahima; the Sultan boasts of his prowess
The Family of Nainsukh
first quarter 19th century (about 1800–25)
Mahima reads the Queen's Letter and departs
Mahima reads the Queen's Letter and departs
The Family of Nainsukh
first quarter 19th century (about 1800–25)
Mahima Arrives at Hamir's Court and Asks for Refuge
Mahima Arrives at Hamir's Court and Asks for Refuge
The Family of Nainsukh
first quarter 19th century (about 1800–25)
Mahima requests that Hamir protect him no longer
Mahima requests that Hamir protect him no longer
The Family of Nainsukh
first quarter 19th century (about 1800–25)
Sultan Alau'd-Din dispatches Molhana as Ambassador; Hamir makes Demands
Sultan Alau'd-Din dispatches Molhana as Ambassador; Hamir makes Demands
The Family of Nainsukh
first quarter 19th century (about 1800–25)
Sultan Alau'd Din in council with his generals preparing to attack Ranthambor
Sultan Alau'd Din in council with his generals preparing to attack Ranthambor
The Family of Nainsukh
first quarter 19th century (about 1800–25)
Sultan Alau'd-Din attacks Ranthambhor
Sultan Alau'd-Din attacks Ranthambhor
The Family of Nainsukh
first quarter 19th century (about 1800–25)