Madhumadhavi ragini
Painting
late 18th century (made)
late 18th century (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Madhumadhavi ragini, a pictorial rendering of the musical mode appropriate to Shiva or Mahadeo. Two lovers on a terrace, conversing, a blue and gold mat beneath them, they lean upon blue and gold brocaded cushions. Vases and food are near them, and in the distance across a stretch of water, are buildings in white and red. At the top is the title of the ragini.
Object details
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| Title | Madhumadhavi ragini (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Madhumadhavi ragini, two lovers on a terrace, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Rajasthan, late 18th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Madhumadhavi ragini, a pictorial rendering of the musical mode appropriate to Shiva or Mahadeo. Two lovers on a terrace, conversing, a blue and gold mat beneath them, they lean upon blue and gold brocaded cushions. Vases and food are near them, and in the distance across a stretch of water, are buildings in white and red. At the top is the title of the ragini. |
| Content description | Madhumadhavi ragini, a pictorial rendering of the musical mode appropriate to Shiva or Mahadeo. Two lovers on a terrace, conversing, a blue and gold mat beneath them, they lean upon blue and gold brocaded cushions. Vases and food are near them, and in the distance across a stretch of water, are buildings in white and red. At the top is the title of the ragini. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Madhumadhavi ragini'
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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.291-1914 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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