Megh Mallar Raga
Painting
mid 18th century (made)
mid 18th century (made)
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A Ragamala painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, depicting Krishna dancing in the rain. Illustration to the musical mode Megh Mallar Raga. The god is surrounded by four female musicians; in the foreground are peacocks and a fountain, in the background trees and hills.
Object details
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| Title | Megh Mallar Raga (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Krishna in the rain, Megh Mallar Raga, Ragamala, opaque watercolour on paper, Deccan, mid 18th century |
| Physical description | A Ragamala painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, depicting Krishna dancing in the rain. Illustration to the musical mode Megh Mallar Raga. The god is surrounded by four female musicians; in the foreground are peacocks and a fountain, in the background trees and hills. |
| Content description | Illustration to the musical mode Megh Mallar Raga. The god is surrounded by four female musicians; in the foreground are peacocks and a fountain, in the background trees and hills. |
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| Accession number | IS.176-1949 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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