Bhairava Raga and related raginis. xxxi Bhairava Raga. A lord is seated with a consort who rubs him with sandal paste. Drawing with a little colour. 110 by 66 mm.
Varari Ragini. Two lovers are seated on a bed, the lady is waving a cloth while the man touches her breast. A maid is waving a ‘chauri’ on the right. Identified in Hindi: ‘Varari Ragini’ and numbered ‘23’; on reverse in Persian: ‘Ragini Bairari.’
Johnson 33,1, 3-9, 12-14, 16, 17, 20-25, 27, 28, 30-34
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J.33,1, 3-9, 12-14, 16, 17, 20-25, 27, 28, 30-34 Twenty-six paintings from a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to the Ordinary system. Jaipur, c.1 ...
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J.33,1, 3-9, 12-14, 16, 17, 20-25, 27, 28, 30-34 Twenty-six paintings from a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to the Ordinary system. Jaipur, c.1760. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Gouache with gold; yellow panel above each picture with Hindi verses written in black; trimm...
Suha Ragini. A lady sits in a pavilion with a’ tambur’, singing the praises of her lover while awaiting his return. A confidante approaches her from the right. Inscribed with Hindi verse, identifying ‘Suha Ragini’; on reverse in Persian: ‘Ragini Suha.’ 236 by 154 mm; page 245 by 165 mm.