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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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. ...
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...