Artwork
Sri Raga
Sri Raga is a paint painting by the Rococo painting artist Jai Kishan. It dates from 1756 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1756 painting, Sri Raga, is a work from a Ragamala series attributed to Jai Kishan. It is executed in opaque watercolour and gold on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene with Krishna and Radha, accompanied by musicians, including Narada and a kinnara, and a guard. The figures are set against an architectural backdrop with a pavilion and are dressed in traditional attire.
Technique & Style
The work features bright colors, intricate patterns, and detailed jewelry, characteristic of its style. The use of opaque watercolour and gold on paper adds to its distinctive visual quality.
History & Provenance
The painting is dated 1756 and attributed to Jai Kishan at Malpura, as indicated by an inscription on the reverse.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jai Kishan spent his life tucked inside Jaipur’s royal ateliers, sketching ragas on scrap paper between commissions.
