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1001. Johnson 33,13

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,13
Title:
Desakhya Ragini
Scope & Content:
Desakhya Ragini. Four male acrobats and a girl perform in a field, wrestling, weight-lifting and climbing a pole. Identified in Hindi: ‘Desakhya Ragini’ and numbered ‘16’; on reverse in Persian: ‘Ragini Desakhya.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

1002. Johnson 33,18

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,18
Title:
Adana Ragini
Scope & Content:
Adana Ragini. A prince sits on the roof of a lakeside pavilion listening to an ascetic with a ‘vina.’ Inscribed with Hindi verse, identifying ‘Ragini Adana’; on reverse in Persian: ‘Ragini Adana.’ 234 by 161 mm; page 243 by 171 mm. Note: The iconography approximates to Kedara Ragini. A pict...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

1003. Johnson 33,20

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,20
Title:
Malavi Ragini
Scope & Content:
Malavi Ragini. A couple walk arm in arm towards a bed-chamber; the man holds a garland. A moon-chariot is crossing the sky. Identified in Hindi: ‘Malavi Ragini’ and numbered ‘10’; on reverse in Persian: ‘Ragini Mala’ ‘Gauri.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

1004. Johnson 33,25

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,25
Title:
Malkos Raga
Scope & Content:
Malkos Raga. A prince and his consort sit on a throne attended by maids; the consort offers ‘pan’ while the prince holds her breast. Two musicians are playing. Identified in Hindi: ‘Malakaus Raga’ and numbered ‘7’.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

1005. Johnson 47,4

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 47,4
Title:
Parasurama avatar ( Rama with the axe )
Scope & Content:
Parasurama avatar (Rama with the axe). Inscribed: ‘Parasura Rama.’ 173 by 122 mm. Rama is using his axe in combat with the thousand-armed Kartavirya.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1770
Extent:
1 Item

1006. Johnson 36,27v

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 36,27v
Title:
Lotus pond with tigers
Scope & Content:
Reverse: a lotus pond in which stand eight tigers inscribed with Harivallabha’s Hindi verses; the Persian identification is on a large white lotus in the centre.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

1007. Johnson 36,30v

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 36,30v
Title:
Landscape with black buck and sheep
Scope & Content:
Reverse: a formalised landscape, with black buck and sheep inscribed with Harivallabha’s Hindi verses; the Persian identification is on a central rock.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

1008. Johnson 7,6

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 7,6
Title:
Mulla Shah in conversation
Scope & Content:
Mulla Shah in conversation. Mughal, c.1650. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Numbered 42 in Persian inventory note. Drawing; on an album page with gilt-decorated blue border and gilt-sprinkled outer margin. 147 by 108 mm; page 413 by 294 mm. The mulla is seated with two other m...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1650
Extent:
1 Item

1009. Johnson 9,7

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 9,7
Title:
A lady with musicians. Artist(s): Bahadur Singh (fl. 1760-90), style of
Scope & Content:
A lady with musicians. Style of Bahadur Singh, Lucknow, c.1775. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Numbered 15 in Persian inventory note. Gouache with gold; on an album leaf with gilt-decorated pale pink border and undecorated outer margin. 244 by 180 mm; page 414 by 286 mm. Reve...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1775
Extent:
1 Item

1010. Johnson 1,11

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 1,11
Title:
Islam Khan Rumi. Artist(s): Chitarman (fl. 1640-70)
Scope & Content:
Islam Khan Rumi (d.1676). By Chitarman, Mughal, c.1670. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed below in Persian: ‘‘amal-i rai chitarman’ (the work of Rai Chitarman); above: ‘tasvir-i islam khan rumi’ (a picture of Islam Khan Rumi). Lightly tinted drawing; on an album page wit...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1670
Extent:
1 Item