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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Johnson Collection Material Type Prints, Drawings and Paintings

321. Johnson 28,8

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 28,8
Title:
Captive robbers before the King, with the Vizier interceding for the youngest
Scope & Content:
Miniature painting illustrating the ‘Gulistan’ of Sa‘di: captive robbers before the King, and the Vizier interceding for the youngest member of the gang. Bukhara style: third quarter sixteenth century. 19 by 11.5 cm (page 36.5 by 23 cm). Illuminated frame and two rectangular panels at the top...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1575-1600
Extent:
1 Item

322. Johnson 28,9

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 28,9
Title:
A drunken party in a courtyard by night
Scope & Content:
Miniature painting: moonlight scene in a courtyard with an ‘iwan:’ a bearded man lying asleep (drunk?) surrounded by young men with bottles and cups. In the courtyard a led horse, a man with a cresset, and a bearded man registering astonishment. Bukhara style: third quarter sixteenth century. ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1550-1575
Extent:
1 Item

323. Johnson 30,1

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,1
Title:
Asavari Ragini
Scope & Content:
Asavari Ragini. A girl is dressed as a bhil with a leaf skirt sitting on rocks beneath a tree with snakes around her. She holds one snake in her right hand and a slender rod in her left. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘Gauri Ragini.’ 156 by 116...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1650
Extent:
1 Item

324. Johnson 30,1-3, 6, 8, 9, 11-16, 19-25, 30-34

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,1-3, 6, 8, 9, 11-16, 19-25, 30-34
Title:
J.30,1-3, 6, 8, 9, 11-16, 19-25, 30-34 Twenty-four paintings from a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to the Ordinary system. Bikaner, c.1650. Ric ...
Scope & Content:
J.30,1-3, 6, 8, 9, 11-16, 19-25, 30-34 Twenty-four paintings from a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to the Ordinary system. Bikaner, c.1650. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Gouache with gold; on album pages with fawn and gilt-sprinkled borders. Page 266 by 206 mm. Publis...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1649-1651
Extent:
24 items

325. Johnson 30,2

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,2
Title:
Setmalar Ragini
Scope & Content:
Setmalar Ragini. An ascetic with a long beard and blue skin sits on a leopard-skin holding a rosary between trees and with a doorway behind with wall-decorations representing yogis. Rain is falling. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘Ragini Bhairon.’ 156 by 117 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1650
Extent:
1 Item

326. Johnson 30,3

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,3
Title:
Bangali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Bangali Ragini. A male ascetic is performing ‘puja’ on the platform of a shrine with a leopard resting in the doorway behind, and a gold sun above the trees. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘Malav Ragini.’ 156 by 118 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1650
Extent:
1 Item

327. Johnson 30,4

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,4
Title:
Bhairavi Ragini
Scope & Content:
Bhairavi Ragini. A girl kneels at a shrine to Siva playing a small pair of cymbals. A girl attendant stands on the left and the white bull Nandi is lying on the right. Gouache with gold; on an album page with gilt-sprinkled and florally decorated borders. 156 by 105 mm; page 260 by 203 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

328. Johnson 30,4, 7, 17, 18, 26-29

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,4, 7, 17, 18, 26-29
Title:
J.30,4, 7. 17, 18, 26-29 Eight paintings for a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to the Ordinary system. Lucknow, c.1780. Richard Johnson Collecti ...
Scope & Content:
J.30,4, 7. 17, 18, 26-29 Eight paintings for a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to the Ordinary system. Lucknow, c.1780. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Gouache with gold; on album pages with gilt-sprinkled and florally decorated borders. Note: These eight paintings are ad...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1779-1781
Extent:
8 items

329. Johnson 30,5

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,5
Title:
Dipaka Raga
Scope & Content:
Dipaka Raga. Bengal, c.1770. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed incorrectly on reverse in Persian: ‘Kedarah ragini.’ Gouache with gold; on an album page with fawn and gilt-sprinkled borders. 158 by 108 mm; page 267 by 206 mm. A princely lover with a flame burning in his...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1770
Extent:
1 Item

330. Johnson 30,6

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,6
Title:
Ramakali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Ramakali Ragini. A lover kneels beside his lady to plead with her. The lady turns away from him and holds heir veil in position with one hand. A bed is on the right and a lamp burns. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘Gujari.’ 155 by 117 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1650
Extent:
1 Item