Artwork
Dipaka Raga
Dipaka Raga is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Dipaka Raga is a painting created in 1790, depicting a serene nocturnal scene on a palace terrace.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a group of people, including lovers and servants, gathered on a terrace by a fountain, with a lotus pond and a moonlit sky in the background. The tranquil atmosphere suggests a leisurely evening in a wealthy or royal setting.
Technique & Style
The artwork is characterized by bright colors and detailed patterns, indicating a high level of craftsmanship and attention to decorative elements.
Context
The painting's opulent setting and calm demeanor imply a connection to the cultural and social practices of a royal or aristocratic household.
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
