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611. Johnson 34,35

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 34,35
Title:
Desakari Ragini. Artist(s): Mohan Singh (fl.c.1780-82)
Scope & Content:
Desakari Ragini. A lover dressed as a yogi is seated on a terrace with a lady beneath a canopy supported on four poles; the ‘nayaka’ clasping the ‘nayika’s’ hand. By Mohan Singh. Inscribed above in Persian with text from the ‘Tuhfat al-Hind’ (f.61a); beneath: ‘‘amal-i mohan singh musavvir’ (t...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

612. Johnson 35,10

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,10
Title:
Kedara Ragini
Scope & Content:
Kedara Ragini. A lady sits on the roof of a water-pavilion playing the ‘vina’ to a prince who holds a wine-cup. A boatman is asleep on his boat near the pavilion; a night sky is above. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘bihag’ (erased);’ kedara rag’ and the time of day appropriate mention...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

613. Johnson 35,11

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,11
Title:
Dipaka Raga
Scope & Content:
Dipaka Raga. A princely lover and his lady sit embracing under the canopy of a garden house. A candle burns on the terrace and lamps are placed round the edge of a pond. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag dipak’; (2) Persian: ‘dipak’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag dipak chautha’; (4) Sanskrit verse...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

614. Johnson 35,12

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,12
Title:
Lalita Ragini
Scope & Content:
Lalita Ragini. A princely lover holds two garlands, leaving his mistress asleep on a bed beneath a night sky. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag lalit’ and the time of day appropriate (first watch of the morning); (2) Persian:’ lalit’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag hindol ki ragini lalita pa[n]chahi...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

615. Johnson 35,13

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,13
Title:
Desakhya Ragini
Scope & Content:
Desakhya Ragini. Two acrobats lift a weight and climb a pole in a landscape setting. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag devsak’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘devsak’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag hindol ki ragini devsak tisri’; (4) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (5) Hindi ‘doha’ and ‘ka...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

616. Johnson 35,14

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,14
Title:
Ramakali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Ramakali Ragini. The lover humbles himself at the feet of his lady who disdainfully turns her head away. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag ramkali’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘ram kali’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag hindol ki ragini ramkali 2’; (4) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (5) ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

617. Johnson 35,15

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,15
Title:
Vilavali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Vilavali Ragini. A lady sits beneath a canopy in a garden adjusting her earring before a mirror held by a maid. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag alhaiya’ an the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘vilaval’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag hindol ki ragini vilavali 1’; (4) Sanskrit verse (2 lines)...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

618. Johnson 35,16

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,16
Title:
Kakubha Ragini
Scope & Content:
Kakubha Ragini. A lady stands between two trees in a landscape holding a garland in each hand. Two peacocks strut before her. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘kakubh’; (2) Hindi: ‘rag malkaus ki ragini kakubha pa[n]chahi’; (3) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (4) Hindi ‘doha’ and ‘sawaiya’ by ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

619. Johnson 35,17

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,17
Title:
Gunakali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Gunakali Ragini. A girl kneels on a terrace before a lotus pool holding a lotus flower in her left hand. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘gunkali’; (2) Hindi: ‘rag malkaus ki ragini gunkari 4’; (3) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (4) Hindi ‘doha’ and ‘kabita’ by Harivallabha (7 lines); (5) Per...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

620. Johnson 35,18

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,18
Title:
Gauri Ragini
Scope & Content:
Gauri Ragini. A lady sits under a tree in a landscape holding a ‘vina.’ Her left hand is outstretched as if she is singing. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘gauri’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘gauri’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag malkaus ki ragini gauri tisri’; (4) Sanskrit verse (...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item