Bhima’s consultation with the astrologer, from a Nala-Damayanti

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In the central pavilion, King Bhima, father of Princess Damayanti, receives favorable signs from his astrologers for her marriage to her beloved, Nala. In the upper left corner, King Bhima tells the good news to his daughter, while messengers inform Nala in the upper right. This lyrical series depicts scenes from an extended romantic poem of the 1100s, based on an episode from the Sanskrit epic <em>Mahabharata</em>. <br><br>The plan to create a painted series illustrating the story was not fully realized. Forty-seven paintings were completed, but another 65, including this page, remain unfinished, revealing underdrawings and the first application of color.

Artwork details

Date: c. 1790–1800
Medium: Gum tempera and ink on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 22.2 x 33.5 cm (8 3/4 x 13 3/16 in.)
Culture: Northern India, Pahari kingdoms
Collection: Indian and Southeast Asian Art

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