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Ladies in a Pavilion: Page from a Dispersed Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts three women in traditional Indian attire. The woman on the left wears a red and white sari with white polka dots. She has dark hair and is accessorized with jewelry and a head covering. The woman in the middle sits cross-legged on the floor, wearing an orange and yellow sari with white polka dots. She also wears dark hair, jewelry, and a head covering. The woman on the right sits cross-legged on the floor, wearing a green shirt and a red sari with white polka dots. She has dark hair and is accessorized with jewelry. The background features a green wall with a white and red awning. To the right of the awning, a beige wall displays a plant with red leaves and purple flowers. The floor is blue and green. The image includes black text at the top. The women appear to be in a pavilion.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1640–50
Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Rajasthan, Marwar)
Dimensions
510 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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