Artwork
Varari Ragini
Varari Ragini is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Varari Ragini is a painting from a ragamala series, illustrating a musical mode through a human scene. It depicts a lady fanning a prince with a yak-tail fly-whisk.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a serene scene with a lady and prince, emphasizing the lady's action. The subject is identified by inscriptions as Varari ragini, a female raga, adhering to traditional iconography.
Technique & Style
The work exhibits a blend of styles, with thick paint application reminiscent of impasto technique. The faces appear to have been reworked, possibly in the 19th century.
History & Provenance
The original ragamala series was created in Ahmednagar in the late 16th century. This painting, part of a related group, was likely produced in the 17th century, possibly also in Ahmednagar.
Artist & collection
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