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Collection Area Visual Arts Archive Reference (shelfmark) Johnson Collection

901. Johnson 33,25

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,25
Title:
Malkos Raga
Scope & Content:
Malkos Raga. A prince and his consort sit on a throne attended by maids; the consort offers ‘pan’ while the prince holds her breast. Two musicians are playing. Identified in Hindi: ‘Malakaus Raga’ and numbered ‘7’.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

902. Johnson 33,26

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,26
Title:
Megha Malar Raga
Scope & Content:
Megha Malar Raga. A bearded ascetic sits on a tiger-skin before a Shaivite shrine holding a garland in each hand. Inscribed with Hindi verse, identifying ‘Megha-malara Raga.’ 234 by 156 mm; page 244 by 160 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

903. Johnson 33,27

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,27
Title:
Madhumadhavi Ragini
Scope & Content:
Madhumadhavi Ragini. A girl runs from her bed-chamber in a storm holding up a vessel of food to a peacock perched above. A maid is holding a ‘chauri.’ Identified in Hindi: ‘Madhumadhavi Ragini’ and numbered ‘18’; on reverse in Persian: ‘Ragini Madhumadhavi.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

904. Johnson 33,28

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,28
Title:
Malasri Ragini
Scope & Content:
Malasri Ragini. A lady sits on a verandah picking petals from a lotus with two maids in attendance. Identified in Hindi: ‘Malasri Ragin’ and numbered ‘4’; on reverse in Persian: ‘Ragini Malasri.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

905. Johnson 33,29

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,29
Title:
Khamachi Ragini
Scope & Content:
Khamachi Ragini. Brahma sits outside a pavilion with Nandi. A sacrificial fire is between them. Inscribed with Hindi verse, identifying ‘Khamachi Ragini.’ 233 by 158 mm; page 243 by 167 mm. Note: The iconography approximates to Khambhavati ‘Ragini.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

906. Johnson 33,30

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,30
Title:
Devgandhar Ragini
Scope & Content:
Devgandhar Ragini. A long-haired bearded ascetic sits on a tiger-skin outside a pavilion attended by a disciple. There is a blue ram in the foreground. Identified in Hindi: ‘Devagandhari Ragini’ and numbered ‘17’; on reverse in Persian: ‘Ragini Devagandhar.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

907. Johnson 33,31

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,31
Title:
Gunakali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Gunakali Ragini. A lady attended by a maid, gathers flower-heads from two vases to make a garland for her lover. Identified in Hindi: ‘Gunakali Ragini’ and numbered ‘12’; on reverse in Persian: ‘Gunakali.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

908. Johnson 33,32

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,32
Title:
Kedara Ragini
Scope & Content:
Kedara Ragini. An ascetic seated outside a shrine is visited by a prince who offers him a fruit. The prince’s horse is in the foreground. Identified in Hindi: ‘Kedara Ragini’ and numbered ‘36’; on reverse in Persian: ‘Ragini Kedara.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

909. Johnson 33,33

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,33
Title:
Patamanjari Ragini
Scope & Content:
Patamanjari Ragini. A confidante offers ‘pan’ to her lady to console her for the faithlessness of her lover who is seen at an upper window holding a rose, symbolising a rival. Identified in Hindi: ‘Patamanjari Ragini’ and numbered ‘5’; on reverse in Persian: ‘Ragini Patamanjari.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

910. Johnson 33,34

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,34
Title:
Ramakali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Ramakali Ragini. A penitent lover kneels before his mistress who turns away from him. The lover’s horse with a ‘sais’ is in the foreground. Identified in Hindi: ‘Ramakali Ragini’ and numbered ‘11’; on reverse in Persian: ‘Ramkali Ragini Malkaus.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item