The Most Important Moment in a Woman's Life (Hamsa... Lot n° 47

The unconventional ethos of Raja Ravi Verma flows through modern-day Indian painting with full vigour. His stark, almost erotic, portrayal of the feminine form and his attention to the slightest details of the human presence, come out with great beauty in this copy of lady Damayanti held in conversation by the swan that flew to her from Nal. Replete with a deeply lifelike composure of countenance and a distinct tonality betraying the twilight, this painting will make a soothing addition to your space. Specifications: Oil Painting on Canvas Artist: Anup Gomay 36.0 inch X 60.0 inch It is the swan that enabled the handsome Indian King, Nal, to unite with the love of his life, Damayanti. He was out hunting on the palace grounds and had chanced upon a swan. The swan begged the King to let it go, and gave him its word that it would fly straightaway to the loveliest of ladies and persuade her to become his. A fascinated Nal let the swan go, which - true to its word - flew across his kingdom to Damayanti. This painting depicts the beautiful Damayanti in commune with the fateful swan that suffused her dreaming and waking thoughts with Nal, flying back and forth between them till he married her and made her his queen. The painting, inspired by Raja Ravi Verma's unconventional portrayal of women and nature, captures the most important moment of a woman's life - when she learns of and falls in love with the man destined to be hers. The mystical swan had swum across her pond, the lotuspads caught in its feet having been strung up the pillar as it settled atop the same. Damayanti had climbed down the steps leading to the pond in order to greet the irresitibly charming creature. She pauses right before the swan and gazes at it with the greatest wonder, her stance pensive yet carefree in terms of worldly concerns. The swan is about to close its pristine feathers around its slight body. Note how the twin pillars