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Megh Mallar Raga

Painting
mid 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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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Object type
TitleMegh 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.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.176-1949

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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