| Title |
'Nayak' and 'Nayika' in a pavilion |
| Accession Number |
51.207/23 |
| Museum Name |
National Museum, New Delhi |
| Gallery Name |
Paintings |
| Object Type |
Painting |
| Main Material |
Paper |
| Medium |
Natural colour |
| Main Artist |
Unknown |
| Country |
India |
| Origin Place |
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh |
| Style |
Pahari |
| Period / Year of Work |
c. 18th century CE |
| Inscription |
Inscription on the reverse. |
| Brief Description |
The painting depicts a scene of the 'nayak' (hero) and 'nayika' (heroine) sitting inside a pavilion in a garden.
The 'nayak' is holding the 'nayika' who is naked, with his right hand. His left hand is on her breast. |
