Ramakali Ragini. A lover kneels at the feet of his lady who is sitting on a stool. The duenna is trying to raise him to his feet, and a maid stands on the right. Faizabad, c.1760-70. Gouache with gold; border of undecorated paper ruled with gold. 114 by 69 mm; page 152 by 105 mm.
Vilavali Ragini. A lady looks into a mirror held for her by a maid. A second maid stands on the left, and a duenna on the right. There is a townscape behind. Faizabad, c.1760-70. Gouache with gold; undecorated border. 108 by 71 mm; page 158 by 111 mm.
Bhairava Raga. A seated lord with blue skin is rubbed with sandal paste by a consort, other maids are in attendance, one of whom prepares the paste in the foreground. By Bahadur Singh, Faizabad, c.1760-70. Signed in Persian: ‘bahadur singh.’ Gouache with gold; border of green paper with gold...
Malkos Raga. Artist(s): Mul Chand (fl.c.1760-1780)
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Malkos Raga. A lord seated on a couch receives a consort who stands before him; two maids are in attendance. By Mul Chand, Faizabad, c.1760-70. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed on border in Persian: ‘‘amal-i mul chand’ (the work of Mul Chand). Gouache with gold; border...
Devgandhar Ragini. A grey-bearded ascetic is seated with his eyes closed on a tiger-skin. A disciple kneels before him while another stands beneath the tree on the left. By Ram Sahai, Faizabad, c.1760-70. Signed on border in Persian: ‘‘amal-i ram sahai’ (the work of Ram Sahai). Gouache with...
Bhairava Raga. A blue-skinned lord with a halo is seated on a bed with a consort who rubs him with sandal paste. Three other girls are in attendance, one of whom prepares the paste at the foot of the bed. Faizabad, c.1760-70. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed on reverse...