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Nala Entertained, Drawing for a Nala Damayanti Series
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The fragmentary drawing, which has suffered significant loss, features a court scene. The king, Nala, shown as a young man, is seated under an awning and is smoking a hookah. He is accompanied by two large men, one of who turns back to look at Nala. A large group of men wearing turbans and some wielding swords, encircle the entire scene. In front of Nala is a group of female dancers. The drawing appears to be a preparatory drawing for a Nala Damayanti, which focuses on the story of King Nala of Nishadha Kingdom, and his marriage to princess Damayanti of Vidarbha. Their story is recounted in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata and also numerous independent poems. Pahari Style, Kangra School.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1999 - 2008 ) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009 ) gift; to Harvard Art Museum.
Notes:
Object was part of long-term loan to Museum in 1999.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum The Stuart Cary Welch Collection Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
Title: Nala Entertained, Drawing for a Nala Damayanti Series
Description:
The fragmentary drawing, which has suffered significant loss, features a court scene.
The king, Nala, shown as a young man, is seated under an awning and is smoking a hookah.
He is accompanied by two large men, one of who turns back to look at Nala.
A large group of men wearing turbans and some wielding swords, encircle the entire scene.
In front of Nala is a group of female dancers.
The drawing appears to be a preparatory drawing for a Nala Damayanti, which focuses on the story of King Nala of Nishadha Kingdom, and his marriage to princess Damayanti of Vidarbha.
Their story is recounted in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata and also numerous independent poems.
Pahari Style, Kangra School.
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