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861. Johnson 30,10

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,10
Title:
Two seated ladies
Scope & Content:
Two ladies. Mughal, c.1730. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Identified incorrectly on reverse in Persian: ‘Lalit ragini’; a short inscription on the balustrade of the picture is damaged and illegible. Gouache with gold; on an album page with fawn and gilt-sprinkled borders. 135...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1730
Extent:
1 Item

862. Johnson 30,11

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,11
Title:
Khambhavati Ragini
Scope & Content:
Khambhavati Ragini. A lady worships Brahma in a small courtyard with a fire burning between them. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘Raga Bhairon.’ 160 by 118 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1650
Extent:
1 Item

863. Johnson 30,12

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,12
Title:
Hindola Raga
Scope & Content:
Hindola Raga. Krishna, holding a ‘vina,’ sits on a swing pushed by two girls. A building is on the right. Inscribed correctly on reverse in Persian: ‘Raga Hindol.’ 158 by 117 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1650
Extent:
1 Item

864. Johnson 30,13

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,13
Title:
Lalita Ragini
Scope & Content:
Lalita Ragini. A lover holding two garlands, leaves his mistress sleeping on a bed, attended by a maid who also has her eyes closed as if dozing. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘Gunakali Ragini.’ 155 by 107 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1650
Extent:
1 Item

865. Johnson 30,14

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,14
Title:
Malavi Ragini
Scope & Content:
Malavi Ragini. A lover embraces his lady as they walk towards a bed-chamber. There are trees on the left. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘Desi Ragini.’ 155 by 117 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1650
Extent:
1 Item

866. Johnson 30,15

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,15
Title:
Desvarati Ragini
Scope & Content:
Desvarati Ragini. A lady clasps her hands above her head and twists her body while sitting against a cushion beneath a canopy talking with an attendant or confidante. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘Kalyan.’ 158 by 119 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1650
Extent:
1 Item

867. Johnson 30,16

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,16
Title:
Malkos Raga
Scope & Content:
Malkos Raga. A nobleman sits on a stool holding ‘pan’ while a girl stands behind him waving a fly-whisk. A canopy juts from the building on the right. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘Dipak Ragini.’ 156 by 121 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1650
Extent:
1 Item

868. Johnson 30,17

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,17
Title:
Dhanasri Ragini
Scope & Content:
Dhanasri Ragini. A lady kneels on a little terrace, drawing a picture of her absent lover; a maid kneels in front of her holding a saucer of pigment. Gouache with gold; on an album page with gilt-sprinkled borders. 157 by 106 mm; page 263 by 204 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

869. Johnson 30,18

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,18
Title:
Bhairava Raga
Scope & Content:
Bhairava Raga. A lord represented as Krishna with a yellow ‘dhoti’ and peacock-feather crown is seated with a consort who rubs his arm with sandal paste. Three maidservants are in attendance, one holding the dish of paste. Gouache with gold; on an album page with gilt-sprinkled borders. 156 ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

870. Johnson 30,19

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,19
Title:
Bhairava Raga
Scope & Content:
Bhairava Raga. A lord sitting on a throne under a canopy is being rubbed with sandal paste by his consort. There are two maids in attendance. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘Raga Malkos.’ 157 by 117 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1650
Extent:
1 Item