1966 Print Kangra India Himachal Pradesh Suklabhisarika Bihari Satsai XAV4

This is an original 1966 color with gold ink tipped-in print of a Kangra painting that was originally created in the area of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh which is located in northern India today. This style of painting became prevalent in the mid-18th century. This is an illustration from a part of the Bihari Satsai (Seven Hundred Verses of Bihari) which is a famous work by the Hindu poet Bihari who lived in the early 17th century.

In this print, a lady is going out to meet her lover in a brightly moonlit night and is called the Suklabhisarika. She is dressed in white to conceal her presence and is guided by her maid.

CONDITION

This 45+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. Light moisture wrinkling. Please note: There is printing on the verso of the mounting board. Please also note that there are a few small dark spots in the margins.

• Product Type: Orig. Tipped-In Print; Color w/Gold Ink
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 7.5 x 9.5 inches; 19 x 24 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Sari, Costume, India, Maid, Lady, Asia, Moonlight, Romance

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