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Malkaus Raga

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

Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, depicting a lady leaning back to embrace a lover. Illustration to the musical mode Malkaus Raga.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMalkaus Raga (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted in opaque watercolour on paper
Brief description
Painting, lady and lover, opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to Malkaus Raga, Deccan, probably 18th century
Physical description
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, depicting a lady leaning back to embrace a lover. Illustration to the musical mode Malkaus Raga.
Content description
A lady leaning back to embrace a lover. Illustration to the musical mode Malkaus Raga.
Credit line
P. C. Manuk and Miss G. M. Coles Bequest through Art Fund
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.118-1949

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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