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

951. Johnson 35,26

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,26
Title:
Madhumadhavi Ragini
Scope & Content:
Madhumadhavi Ragini. A lady hurries indoors as a storm approaches, upsetting a dish of ‘pan’ in her haste. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘madhumadh’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘madhumadh’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag bhairava ki ragini madhumadhavi pahli’;.(4) Sanskrit verse (2 ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

952. Johnson 35,27

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,27
Title:
Bhairava Raga
Scope & Content:
Bhairava Raga. Siva stands by a shrine holding a trident and small drum while the Ganges flows from his knotted hair. Serpents entwine about his wrists and head. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘awal rag bhairon’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘bhairon’; (3) Hindi: ‘sri ra...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

953. Johnson 35,28

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,28
Title:
Sri Raga
Scope & Content:
Sri Raga. A princely lover and his lady sit on a bed beneath a canopy on a garden terrace listening to a girl who plays the ‘vina’ and sings. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian:’ rag’ (crossed out); ‘sri rag’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘sri rag’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag sri rag’; ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

954. Johnson 35,29

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,29
Title:
Vasanta Ragini
Scope & Content:
Vasanta Ragini. Krishna dances on a stool upon a garden terrace, holding his flute and a vase of flowers. Five girls accompany him with music. Inscriptions on reverse: (1 ) Persian: ‘basant’; (2) Persian: ‘basant’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag vasant’; (4) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (5) Hindi verses by Har...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

955. Johnson 35,30

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,30
Title:
Dhanasri Ragini
Scope & Content:
Dhanasri Ragini. A lady sits on a bed beneath a tree drawing a picture of her absent lover. A maidservant stands before her with a ‘pan’ box on a dish. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag dhanasri’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘dhanasri’; (3) Hindi: ‘sri rag ki ragini ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

956. Johnson 36,10

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 36,10
Title:
Malasri Ragini
Scope & Content:
Malasri Ragini. A young girl is seated on a terrace before a garden contemplating a lotus flower which she holds. A pavilion is on the right beneath a gold sun.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

957. Johnson 36,10v

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 36,10v
Title:
Tank with parterres and turtles
Scope & Content:
Reverse: a lotus tank is surrounded by parterres of flowers, with eight formalised turtles swimming in the water with Harivallabha’s verses written on their bodies: the Persian identification is written on an enlarged lotus flower in the centre .
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

958. Johnson 36,11

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 36,11
Title:
Asavari Ragini
Scope & Content:
Asavari Ragini. A blue-skinned maiden sits on a hillock of the Malaya hill luring serpents from the landscape around her. She holds a gold staff in one hand and a snake in the other.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

959. Johnson 36,11v

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 36,11v
Title:
European-style ships
Scope & Content:
Reverse: eight European-style ships with striped flags and sails have Harivallabha’s Hindi verses written on the hulls; the Persian identification is written on the sail of a smaller craft in the centre.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

960. Johnson 36,12

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 36,12
Title:
Sri Raga
Scope & Content:
Sri Raga. A young and gallant prince is enthroned on a terrace beneath a crimson awning, his arms and bow and arrow put aside. Four courtiers stand facing him while others are in attendance behind with ‘morchals’ and refreshments.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item