Urvashi

ArtistRaja Ravi Varma
Yearfirst half of 20th century
Mediumoleograph on paper
Dimentions49.1×33.5×-
CountryIndia
GenrePopular Religious Print in India
Year of acquisition2000
Collection no.1344
ExplanationIn Hindu mythology Urvashi is one of the Apsaras or beautiful water spirits in heaven, and features in the Rig Veda, a love story about herself and king Pururavas. In this piece Urvashi is seen fleeing back to heaven as the king has broken his promise not to show his naked body.

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