Artwork

Ragini

Ragini, by Unknown, unspecified, 1904
Ragini, by Unknown, unspecified, 1904

Ragini is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Ragini is a painting depicting a lively indoor scene with three figures. The work features bold, flat colors and text in an archaic Indian script at the top.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a man in white embracing another figure holding a child, while a woman in red and blue stands nearby. The setting includes a red-walled room with a table and a building with a dome in the background.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by its use of bright, flat colors and a lack of deep shadows, creating a vibrant and graphic effect.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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