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Malkaus Raga

Painting
early 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the musical mode malkaus raga, a prince is seated with a vina attended by two maids, one of whom offers him pan.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMalkaus Raga (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted in opaque watercolour on paper
Brief description
Painting, malkaus raga, prince with vina attended by maids, opaque watercolour on paper, Marwar, early 17th century
Physical description
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the musical mode malkaus raga, a prince is seated with a vina attended by two maids, one of whom offers him pan.
Dimensions
  • Height: 216mm (maximum)
  • Width: 163mm (maximum)
05/06/2013 dimensions measured as part of Indian Paintings Cataloguing Project 2013; object irregular in shape
Content description
Illustration to the musical mode malkaus raga, a prince is seated with a vina attended by two maids, one of whom offers him pan.
Style
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.134-1955

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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