Artwork
Lalita ragini
Lalita ragini is a paint painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1680 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1680 painting on paper is a Ragamala work depicting Lalita Ragini, a musical mode. It shows a scene with multiple figures in a courtyard.
Subject & Meaning
The scene features a man about to depart from a reclining woman, with a groom and horse nearby. The man's gesture and the woman's repose convey a narrative of love and separation.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by bright colors, intricate details, and a busy composition. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the horse's saddle and the man's jewelry.
Context
This work is part of the Ragamala painting tradition, which illustrates musical modes through visual narratives. The style is marked by vivid colors and complex scenes.
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
