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.
Krishna avatar. Inscribed above in nagari:’ krishna’; on reverse: three lines of Persian description. Coloured drawing with some gouache and gold. 223 by 152 mm. Krishna killing Kansa; he has dragged the king forward by the hair ready to strike him with an elephant tusk; Balarama stands by a...
Buddha avatar. Inscribed above in nagari:’ buddha’; on reverse: six lines of Persian description. Coloured drawing. 224 by 142 mm. The Buddha shown as a bearded ascetic standing knee-deep in a pond, holds a document from which he is teaching four bearded disciples.
J.66,4v-9v Thirty-six paintings comprising a’ ragamala’ series, arranged according to the Ordinary system. Hyderabad, c.1784-85. Richard Johnson Colle ...
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J.66,4v-9v Thirty-six paintings comprising a’ ragamala’ series, arranged according to the Ordinary system. Hyderabad, c.1784-85. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Gouache with gold; green and gold borders; mounted in groups of six on six sheets of paper with floral decoration in c...
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...