Artwork
Gujari Ragini
Gujari Ragini is a paint painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The woman's clothing and the style of the painting suggest that it may be from the 18th century.
This painting depicts a woman sitting on the floor, surrounded by a wall and a tree. She is dressed in a yellow top and a long skirt, with her dark hair pulled back. The woman holds a musical instrument, possibly a flute, and appears to be playing it.
The scene is set in a courtyard or garden, with a wall and a tree visible in the background. The woman's clothing and the style of the painting suggest that it may be from the 18th century.
The use of color and composition in this painting is reminiscent of the Romanticism movement. To learn more about this style, look up the Romanticism movement.
Overview
Gujari Ragini is an 18th-century painting executed in opaque watercolor and gold on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman seated on a terrace or courtyard, playing a musical instrument, likely a vina. Her attire and surroundings evoke a serene, natural setting.
Technique & Style
The work showcases a characteristic use of color and composition, with the woman's yellow top and long skirt standing out against the surrounding environment. The style is consistent with Indian painting traditions of the time.
History & Provenance
Dated to around 1770, the painting is believed to illustrate the musical mode Gujari Ragini.
Artist & collection
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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
