Reverse: eight grey ducks bearing Harivallabha’s Hindi verses on their bodies swim in a lotus tank; the Persian identification is written on a ninth duck which splashes in the centre.
Vasanta Ragini. Krishna stands under a blossoming tree in a landscape surrounded by girls who carry vases of flowers and musical instruments; a bed of flowers is arranged at Krishna’s feet.
Reverse: Harivallabha’s Hindi verses are written on the near and far walls of a building near a lotus lake; the Persian identification is written on the wall of a central water-pavilion.
Reverse: a tank has white lotus flowers growing in it. Eight grey cranes are perched on the marble surround with Harivallabha’s Hindi verses written on their bodies; the Persian identification is written on an enlarged lotus bloom in the centre.
Ramakali Ragini. A princely lover kneels at the feet of his lady who turns her face away from him while a maid and the duenna gesture in dismay. The garden door by which the lover has entered stands open on the left. .
J.37,1-36 Thirty-six paintings comprising a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to a Special system. Hyderabad, c.1760. Richard Johnson Collection. ...
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J.37,1-36 Thirty-six paintings comprising a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to a Special system. Hyderabad, c.1760. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Gouache with gold; set within borders of pink paper with the edges ruled in gold (now enclosed within modern card guards). 2...
Patamanjari Ragini. A girl sitting in a garden pavilion receives advice from an older confidante who gestures with her hands. There are ducks and fish in the fountain pools of the garden. Reproduced: Gangoly (1955), II, pl.CIX, fig.B. Note: This subject in related Deccani series is often ide...
Vibhasa Ragini. A couple sit on a bed at dawn with the ‘nayaka’ aiming a bow and arrow at a cockerel which has awakened them. . Reproduced: Gangoly (1935), II, pl.LXXXVII, fig.C.
Gujari Ragini. Krishna intercepts a girl carrying a pot upon her head as she is about to leave the courtyard through an open door. The window alcove has cushions laid out and there are goldfish in a fountain pool. Reproduced: Gangoly (1935), II, pl.CVIII, fig.E.