Nala–Damayanti - Love, Exile & Destiny (18 × 24 in Poster)

Calcutta Art Studio Lithograph Region / Date Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, Indiaca. 1878–1882From the folio “Fifteen Hindu Pictures” Key Features This deeply evocative lithograph captures a poignant moment from the epic love story of Nala...
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Nala–Damayanti - Love, Exile & Destiny (18 × 24 in Poster)

Nala–Damayanti - Love, Exile & Destiny (18 × 24 in Poster)

Rs.2,100.00

Nala–Damayanti - Love, Exile & Destiny (18 × 24 in Poster)

Rs.2,100.00
Frame style: Unframed
Calcutta Art Studio Lithograph

Region / Date

Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India
ca. 1878–1882
From the folio “Fifteen Hindu Pictures”

Key Features

This deeply evocative lithograph captures a poignant moment from the epic love story of Nala and Damayanti, one of the most celebrated romances within the Mahabharata.

Set in a forest of exile, the composition shows Damayanti asleep upon the bare earth, her form softened by vulnerability and devotion, while Nala sits beside her-awake, troubled, and lost in contemplation. His posture conveys inner turmoil, reflecting on the tragic turn of fate that has reduced a noble king to a wandering exile.

The story unfolds after Nala, overcome by his weakness for gambling, loses his kingdom and wealth. Forced into the wilderness, the royal couple endures hardship, separation, and trials. This image captures the stillness before a crucial turning point-when divine forces intervene in their destiny.

Above, a celestial figure emerges from storm-laden clouds-an ethereal presence symbolizing fate, temptation, or divine command. This apparition urges Nala toward a painful decision: to leave Damayanti behind in pursuit of redemption and restoration. The tension between love and duty, despair and hope, is held delicately within this single frame.

The forest setting is richly rendered-dense trees, scattered rocks, and muted earth tones creating a melancholic yet theatrical atmosphere. The composition bears the signature of the Calcutta Art Studio, blending Indian epic storytelling with Victorian dramatic staging, where emotion is heightened through gesture, lighting, and symbolic placement.

This artwork is not merely a romantic scene-it is a meditation on karma, fate, and the endurance of love through suffering. The tale of Nala and Damayanti remains a timeless reflection of human fragility and resilience within dharma.

Museum-Grade Poster Details

Size: 18 × 24 inches
Paper: 350 GSM archival matte paper
Print Quality: High-resolution reproduction preserving lithographic texture and hand-color detailing
Finish: Non-glare museum matte finish
Ideal For: Lovers of epic literature, collectors of rare mythological scenes, and contemplative art spaces

Why You’ll Love It

A powerful portrayal of love tested by fate-where devotion endures even in the depths of exile and loss.

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Bring home Nala–Damayanti, a timeless epic of love, sacrifice, and destiny rendered in classic Bengal lithographic style.

Available in 18 × 24 inches, with framed and unframed options, exclusively at The Soma Store

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