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1. Johnson 35,1-30

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,1-30
Title:
J.35,1-30 Thirty paintings from a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to a variation of Hanuman’s system. Murshidabad, c.1770-75. Richard Johnson Co ...
Scope & Content:
J.35,1-30 Thirty paintings from a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to a variation of Hanuman’s system. Murshidabad, c.1770-75. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed with verses of Harivallabha’s Hindi version of the ‘Sangita-darpana,’ and with Sanskrit verses. Gouache ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
30 items

2. Johnson 35,3

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,3
Title:
Devgandhar Ragini
Scope & Content:
Devgandhar Ragini. A bearded ascetic sits outside a shrine on a tiger-skin pointing out inscriptions on a board ‘(takhtah)’ held by his pupil. A fire burns in the foreground with a gold trumpet, bowl, pot and axe on the ground. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘devgandhar’ and the time o...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

3. Johnson 35,12

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,12
Title:
Lalita Ragini
Scope & Content:
Lalita Ragini. A princely lover holds two garlands, leaving his mistress asleep on a bed beneath a night sky. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag lalit’ and the time of day appropriate (first watch of the morning); (2) Persian:’ lalit’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag hindol ki ragini lalita pa[n]chahi...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

4. Johnson 35,19

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,19
Title:
Vihagra Ragini
Scope & Content:
Vihagra Ragini. The lover mounted on a caparisoned elephant, holds hands with his lady who sits at a window before a starlit sky. Chains on the elephant’s feet suggest it has been a ‘must’ elephant. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘kedara’ crossed out and replaced by ‘rag vihagra’ with ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

5. Johnson 35,21

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,21
Title:
Khambhavati Ragini
Scope & Content:
Khambhavati Ragini. A girl kneels in worship before Brahma in a courtyard beneath a night sky. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘khambhach’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘vihagra’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag dipak ki ragini vihagra’; (4) Hindi ‘kabita’ describing Narad with his ‘vina...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

6. Johnson 35,2

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,2
Title:
Malari Ragini
Scope & Content:
Malari Ragini. Lovers walk in a landscape under an umbrella with the girl holding the lover’s arm over her shoulder. Two girls follow with drum and ‘ghana.’ Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag malari’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘ragini malari, rag megh malar’; (3) Hi...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

7. Johnson 35,4

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,4
Title:
Kalyan Ragini
Scope & Content:
Kalyan Ragini. A female ascetic sits on a buck-skin outside a hut playing a ‘vina.’ She is visited by a prince who sits with his bow and arrow beside him; a gold trumpet, axe, pot and bowl are on the ground. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag kalyan’ and the time of day appropriate; (...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

8. Johnson 35,6

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,6
Title:
Bhupali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Bhupali Ragini. Lovers stand on a terrace at night. The man holds the girl’s hand and offers her betel nut. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘Bhupali’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘Bhupali’; (3) Hindi: ‘megh malhar ki ragini bhopali’; (4) Hindi ‘doha’ and ‘kabita’ by Har...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

9. Johnson 35,9

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,9
Title:
Kanada Ragini
Scope & Content:
Kanada Ragini. A courtier acclaims a prince who stands at a doorway holding a sword and a severed tusk. A slain elephant lies on the terrace in the foreground. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘kanra’; (2) Persian: ‘kanra’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag dipak ki ragini kanhra 2’; (4) Sanskrit verse (2...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

10. Johnson 35,14

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,14
Title:
Ramakali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Ramakali Ragini. The lover humbles himself at the feet of his lady who disdainfully turns her head away. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag ramkali’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘ram kali’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag hindol ki ragini ramkali 2’; (4) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (5) ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

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