Artwork
Dhanasri Ragini
Dhanasri Ragini is a paint painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Dhanasri Ragini is a painting created in 1720 using opaque watercolors on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene featuring two women, one seated on a couch with a fawn in her lap, and the other on the floor, holding a plate. The scene is drawn from the Ragamala tradition, with the Dhanasri Ragini representing a tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Soft colors and gentle lines characterize the painting, creating a sense of calmness. The use of opaque watercolors on paper allows for delicate, detailed renderings of the figures and their surroundings.
Context
The Ragamala tradition, from which the painting is drawn, is a series of visual representations associated with musical modes or ragas, often featuring female figures in various settings.
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
