Search

041-003287076 Project / Collection Johnson Collection

21. Johnson 35,11

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,11
Title:
Dipaka Raga
Scope & Content:
Dipaka Raga. A princely lover and his lady sit embracing under the canopy of a garden house. A candle burns on the terrace and lamps are placed round the edge of a pond. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag dipak’; (2) Persian: ‘dipak’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag dipak chautha’; (4) Sanskrit verse...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

22. Johnson 35,15

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,15
Title:
Vilavali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Vilavali Ragini. A lady sits beneath a canopy in a garden adjusting her earring before a mirror held by a maid. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag alhaiya’ an the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘vilaval’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag hindol ki ragini vilavali 1’; (4) Sanskrit verse (2 lines)...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

23. Johnson 35,23

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,23
Title:
Varari Ragini
Scope & Content:
Varari Ragini. A prince sits on a bed embracing his lady who waves a fly-whisk and turns away to pick a leaf from a pot of flowers behind her. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag suha’ with the time of day appropriate; ‘barari’ written beneath; (2) Persian: ‘barari’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag bha...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

24. 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

25. 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

26. Johnson 35,7

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,7
Title:
Gujari Ragini
Scope & Content:
Gujari Ragini. A girl walks in a landscape by a lily pond with a brass water-pot on her head looking behind her. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘gujari’; (2) Persian: ‘gujari’; (3) Hindi: ‘raga megh malhar ki ragini gujari’; (4) Hindi ‘doha’ and’ kabita’ (7 lines); (5) Persian descripti...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

27. Johnson 35,10

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,10
Title:
Kedara Ragini
Scope & Content:
Kedara Ragini. A lady sits on the roof of a water-pavilion playing the ‘vina’ to a prince who holds a wine-cup. A boatman is asleep on his boat near the pavilion; a night sky is above. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘bihag’ (erased);’ kedara rag’ and the time of day appropriate mention...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

28. Johnson 35,13

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,13
Title:
Desakhya Ragini
Scope & Content:
Desakhya Ragini. Two acrobats lift a weight and climb a pole in a landscape setting. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag devsak’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘devsak’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag hindol ki ragini devsak tisri’; (4) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (5) Hindi ‘doha’ and ‘ka...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

29. Johnson 35,18

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,18
Title:
Gauri Ragini
Scope & Content:
Gauri Ragini. A lady sits under a tree in a landscape holding a ‘vina.’ Her left hand is outstretched as if she is singing. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘gauri’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘gauri’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag malkaus ki ragini gauri tisri’; (4) Sanskrit verse (...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

30. 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

Limit your search