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1. Johnson 44

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44
Title:
A complete series of 42 ragamala illustrations separately mounted.
Scope & Content:
A complete series of 42 ‘ragamala’ illustrations separately mounted. The series was formerly bound in red leather, rebacked in the early 20th century, with flyleaves on one of which is written a list of contents in Persian.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 Item

2. Johnson 44 (covers)

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44 (covers)
Title:
Binding covered in red morocco, with fly-leaves and table of contens in Persian.
Scope & Content:
Binding covered in red morocco, with fly-leaves and table of contens in Persian.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1750-1800
Extent:
1 Item

3. Johnson 44,1-42

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,1-42
Title:
J.44,1-42 Forty-two paintings comprising a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to a special system. Commissioned by Richard Johnson, Lucknow, c.1780 ...
Scope & Content:
J.44,1-42 Forty-two paintings comprising a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to a special system. Commissioned by Richard Johnson, Lucknow, c.1780-82. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed with identification and descriptions in Persian. Drawings with some water-colour;...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
42 items

4. Johnson 44,12

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,12
Title:
Madhamada Ragini
Scope & Content:
Madhamada Ragini. A lady frightened by lightning throws herself into the arms of her confidante as they stand on a garden terrace.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

5. Johnson 44,32

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,32
Title:
Desakar Ragini
Scope & Content:
Desakar Ragini. A lady with three maidservants examines her love bites in the mirror early in the morning.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

6. Johnson 44,35

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,35
Title:
Ragini (untitled)
Scope & Content:
Ragini (untitled). A lady seated facing her husband expresses her anger with him; her ‘sari’ has slipped from her head and she flings her jewellery to the ground. Note: The title of this ragini in the red inscription has been erased.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

7. Johnson 44,39

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,39
Title:
Ramkili Ragini
Scope & Content:
Ramkili Ragini. A woman, followed by her companion, makes offerings to a portable shrine on which sit two minute figures, probably Rama and Sita.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

8. Johnson 44,40

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,40
Title:
Kamoda Ragini
Scope & Content:
Kamoda Ragini. Lovers hold lotus flowers and embrace as they bathe in a pool. Three girls are also bathing.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

9. Johnson 44,1

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,1
Title:
Bhairava Raga
Scope & Content:
Bhairava Raga. Bhairava is seated on a terrace embracing his consort, with female musicians playing in a pavilion on the right. Note: The red inscription of identification is missing, but this ‘raga’ is identified in the inscriptions of its dependent ‘raginis’ as’ Bhairon Raga.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

10. Johnson 44,2

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 44,2
Title:
Bhairavi Ragini
Scope & Content:
Bhairavi Ragini. A lady sits before a Shaivite shrine holding a garland, with two girl musicians and an attendant present.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

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