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A Woman Pining for her Lover
anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1750
The pose of the seated figure conveys intense longing. In front of her is a plate of betel quids (leaves that can be chewed), a reference to the arrival of her expected lover. The prepared bed, the separated pairs of birds, and the pollinating insects, however, all point to an unfaithful partner.
- Artwork typedrawing, Indian miniature
- Object numberRP-T-1993-488
- Dimensionsheight 256 mm x width 214 mm, height 229 mm x width 186 mm
- Physical characteristicsbodycolour, with pen and black ink and gold