Desakar ragini
Painting
late 18th century (made)
late 18th century (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Desakar ragini , a pictorial rendering of the musical mode proceeding from the fifth and skyward-gazing head of Mahadao [Shiva], appropriate particularly to the rainy season, July and August. Krishna and Radha playing a game of pachisi. The couple are supported by gold brocade cushions, in the background are flowering trees, against a night sky shimmering with stars and the crescent moon. At the top is the title of the ragini.
Object details
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| Title | Desakar ragini (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Desakar ragini, Radha and Krishna playing pachisi, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Rajasthan, late 18th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Desakar ragini , a pictorial rendering of the musical mode proceeding from the fifth and skyward-gazing head of Mahadao [Shiva], appropriate particularly to the rainy season, July and August. Krishna and Radha playing a game of pachisi. The couple are supported by gold brocade cushions, in the background are flowering trees, against a night sky shimmering with stars and the crescent moon. At the top is the title of the ragini. |
| Content description | Desakar ragini , Krishna and Radha playing a game of pachisi. The couple are supported by gold brocade cushions, in the background are flowering trees, against a night sky shimmering with stars and the crescent moon. At the top is the title of the ragini. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Desakar ragini' (written at top of object)
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| Credit line | Purchased from J. Procter, Watson, Esq. |
| Object history | Nos. IM 290 to 292-1914 purchased for £5. Purchased from J. Procter, Watson, Esq., 1 Church Gate Street, The Fort, Bombay. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 1912-5260M |
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| Accession number | IM.292-1914 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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