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Andhrayaki Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a colorful illustration with a red border. The scene depicts people in traditional Indian clothing. The main figure on the right wears a red head covering and pink and white clothing; she lies on her back on a white surface. The woman on the left wears green and pink clothing; she kneels. The background shows a white building with a green wall, two wooden doors, and two white domes. The sky has swirling blue and white clouds with gold lines. The illustration style and composition match a ragamala series. The artist and title are Andhrayaki Ragini.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1710
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Culture
India (Himachal Pradesh, Bilaspur)
Dimensions
465 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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