Artwork
Sri Raga
Sri Raga is a paint painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1760 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Sri Raga is a painting created around 1760 using opaque watercolour on paper. It is attributed to an unknown artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates the musical mode Sri Raga, depicting a prince and his consort listening to music performed by Narada and a kinnara. The scene represents a serene and intimate moment, with the figures engaged in a cultural activity.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by soft colors and gentle lines, achieved through the use of pastel shades that give the image a dreamy quality. Intricate patterns on clothing and textures of furniture demonstrate the artist's attention to detail.
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
