Photo of collection object Bikhya and Chandrahasa
Unknown. Bikhya and Chandrahasa, ca. 1760. IS.24-1958. arr.

Bikhya and Chandrahasa

ca. 1760

Unknown

SSEA

Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, the lady Bikhya finds Chandrahasa asleep, and on reading the letter which he carries to his brother, alters it from a command to give Chandrahasa poison (bikh) to instructions to marry him to Bikhya.
Maker/Artist
Unknown
Classification
Painting
Locations
region: Bengal
Departments
SSEA
Accession Number
IS.24-1958
Rights Statement
arr
Dominant Colors

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