Artwork
Asavari Ragini
Asavari Ragini is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Asavari Ragini is a mica painting depicting a vibrant scene of a Bhil girl enchanting snakes in a natural setting, characterized by bold colors and lively composition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a Bhil girl, dressed in a leaf skirt and yellow choli, seated in a tree, charming snakes, embodying the musical mode Asavari Ragini through dynamic visual elements.
Technique & Style
Executed on mica, the work features a simple red-bordered background, bold color palette (notably yellow, green, and red), and intricate details such as perched birds and slithering snakes, contributing to its energetic ambiance.
History & Provenance
Part of a set of 32 interchangeable scenes (including IS.13 and A-1961), this painting was designed for leisure or entertainment purposes, with specific provenance details not provided in available information.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
