Shri Raga, Illustration from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) Series
18th century
Description
Shri raga is commonly represented as a ruler listening to two musicians. Here, the preparatory drawing features a seated ruler listening to two musicians, one plays a rudra vina and the other has his hands together, perhaps clapping a beat. The raga is meant to invoke fall harvest festivals and usually incorporates a representation of the outdoors. Here, the ruler is shown at the edge of a terrace. A large peacock perches on a wall. Rajput, Rajasthani, Kota School.
Dimensions
22.7 x 16 cm (8 15/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Provenance
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1969 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1969.
Related Artworks
View MoreInk and opaque watercolor on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianInk and opaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianInk and orange color on paper
18th centuryIndianInk and opaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianInk on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
18th centuryIndianBlack, red and orange inks and watercolor on beige laid paper
18th centuryIndianBlack and brown inks on beige laid paper; Rajput Style
18th centuryIndianInk and opaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianInk on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
18th centuryIndianInk and opaque white watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor, and watercolor on paper
18th-19th centuryIndianInk on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
18th centuryIndian