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531. Johnson 44,35

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,35
Title:
Ragini (untitled)
Scope & Content:
Ragini (untitled). A lady seated facing her husband expresses her anger with him; her ‘sari’ has slipped from her head and she flings her jewellery to the ground. Note: The title of this ragini in the red inscription has been erased.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

532. Johnson 44,36

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,36
Title:
Karnata Raga
Scope & Content:
Karnata Raga. A prince is seated with his sword across his lap; a maid stands behind him with a’ morchal’ and two girls kneel, playing the ‘tambur’ and clapping.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

533. Johnson 44,37

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,37
Title:
Nata Ragini
Scope & Content:
Nata Ragini. A party of acrobats have set up a tight-rope on which two girls walk towards one another: one is dressed as a sweeper to the feigned astonishment of the other who carries water-pots upon her head. Their companions beneath beat drums and express encouragement. Note: The red inscri...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

534. Johnson 44,38

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,38
Title:
Bhupali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Bhupali Ragini. A lady is seated on a verandah by a bed, wearing garlands in anticipation of the arrival of her husband. Her confidante sits before her indicating the refreshments placed between them.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

535. Johnson 44,39

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,39
Title:
Ramkili Ragini
Scope & Content:
Ramkili Ragini. A woman, followed by her companion, makes offerings to a portable shrine on which sit two minute figures, probably Rama and Sita.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

536. Johnson 44,40

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,40
Title:
Kamoda Ragini
Scope & Content:
Kamoda Ragini. Lovers hold lotus flowers and embrace as they bathe in a pool. Three girls are also bathing.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

537. Johnson 44,41

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,41
Title:
Kara Ragini
Scope & Content:
Kara Ragini. A lady receives a necklace from her lover and holds ‘pan’ to his lips; they sit beneath a canopy before a tank.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

538. Johnson 44,42

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,42
Title:
Kalyan Ragini
Scope & Content:
Kalyan Ragini. A princely youth is seated beneath a canopy on a terrace at night. A servant stands behind him with a ‘chauri’ and a girl dances before him to the music of four girl musicians.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

539. Johnson 45,44

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 45,44
Title:
Nata Ragini
Scope & Content:
Nata Ragini. A warrior is fighting on horseback with two foot-soldiers, one lying wounded in the foreground, the other receiving a sword-blow. Commissioned by Richard Johnson, Lucknow, c.1780-82. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed in nagari at top: ‘nat’. 132 by 87 mm. ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

540. Johnson 45,45

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 45,45
Title:
Lalita Ragini
Scope & Content:
Lalita Ragini. A lover is leaving his lady sleeping on a bed beneath a canopy, carrying a garland in each hand. Commissioned by Richard Johnson, Lucknow, c.1780-82. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed in nagari at top: ‘Lalita.’ 132 by 82 mm. Note: From the group of ‘ch...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item