Artwork

Devagiri Ragini

Devagiri Ragini, by Unknown, paint, 1800
Devagiri Ragini, by Unknown, paint, 1800

Devagiri Ragini is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Devagiri Ragini is a painting created around 1800 using opaque watercolor on paper. It is an illustration for the musical mode Devagiri Ragini.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a central figure, a woman, attended by two maids in a pavilion. The scene is rich in detail, with the women engaged in an intimate moment, surrounded by symbolic objects such as flowers and a peacock.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a range of colors and intricate patterns to create depth and texture. The use of opaque watercolor on paper allowed for detailed rendering of the women's clothing and the pavilion's decorations.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known