Artwork
Todi Ragini
Todi Ragini is a paint painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Todi Ragini is a painting created in 1780 using opaque watercolour and gold on paper. It depicts a serene scene of a woman in a forest, surrounded by trees, deer, and musicians.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a woman, possibly a noblewoman or a mythological figure, resting or standing in a forest, attended by another woman and accompanied by musicians. The scene conveys a sense of peacefulness and harmony.
Technique & Style
The artwork employs a range of colors, including greens, browns, and yellows, to create depth and texture. The composition is balanced, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. The use of opaque watercolour and gold on paper is characteristic of traditional Indian painting techniques.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired in 1922 from London dealer Arthur Churchill for £126. Its earlier history and original context are not specified.
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
