Artwork
Asavari Ragini: A Female Yogini (Page from a Ragamala Set)
Asavari Ragini: A Female Yogini (Page from a Ragamala Set) is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1669 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
Asavari Ragini: A Female Yogini is a page from a Ragamala set, depicting a serene female yogini in a natural setting, characteristic of Indian miniature painting.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a calm and focused yogini, sits amidst snakes on a rock before a cave, embodying spiritual equilibrium and harmony with nature, symbolized by the serene facial expression and the peaceful coexistence with snakes.
Technique & Style
Executed in the tradition of Indian miniature art, the painting features intricate details, vibrant colors (notably green, yellow, pink, and blue), and a sense of tranquility, with the blue sky and white clouds enhancing the meditative ambiance.
Context
Part of a Ragamala set, this piece illustrates a musical mode (raga) associated with specific emotions and environments, in this case, conveying peace and meditation through its visual elements.
Artist & collection
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