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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black line drawing on aged paper with brown spots. The drawing shows a building with a staircase leading up to a balcony. The building has a flat roof with several domed structures. There are palm trees and other plants drawn in the background. Two people are sitting on a platform below the staircase. The person on the left is sitting cross-legged and appears to be holding an object. The person on the right is sitting with their legs crossed and their hands together in front of their chest. The drawing has a border around it, and there is writing in a foreign language at the top. The overall style of the drawing is intricate and ornate, with detailed lines and patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Ink and wash on paper
Culture
India (Rajasthan, Bundi)
Dimensions
415 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette

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