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Water Color on Paper

4.1" x 7.0"

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This village lass is carrying on her tender head two pitchers. We can be sure they are full, because the lady's fragile body arcs a little under the influence of their weight.

This lady is delicate. She has to make an effort to force her way against the direction of the wind, this can be gauged in the manner her lower garment sways opposite to her path.

The ample breasts are half concealed inside her choli (ancient Indian version of the blouse).The lower half of her bosom has spilled out of her insufficient garment and is peeking from beneath the choli. The poor delicate frame thus has to carry the burden of two pairs of pitchers, one over her head and one beneath her neck. Maybe this is what the lady is wondering about, holding her right hand below her chin.

The idealized slim waist is supported by a substantial abdomen, ample hips and heavy thighs, the fleshiness of which can be felt even though they are veiled by her slip like lower garment. This lower garment is tied well below the navel, giving the spectator a tantalizing view of her bared midriff.