Ragini Gujari, from a Garland of Musical Modes (Ragamala) manuscript

late 16th century

Ragini Gujari inhabits a secluded space at the center of the composition, separated from her female attendant and the empty bedchamber by the architectural framework. Her lover is absent, so she passes her time in solitude. Performed during the day, this musical mode is meant to evoke compassion.

Medium: Opaque watercolor and ink on paper
Dimensions: 7 9/16 × 5 1/2 in. (19.2 × 14 cm)
framed: 13 1/4 × 10 11/16 in. (33.6 × 27.1 cm)
Credit Line: The Vera M. and John D. MacDonald, B.A. 1927, Collection, Gift of Mrs. John D. MacDonald
Accession Number: 2001.138.49
Geography: India
Culture: Indian, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
Period: Mughal dynasty (1526–1857)
Classification: Paintings
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Provenance

Vera M. MacDonald and John D. MacDonald, Boston, Mass., by 2001; given to the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn., 2001

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No Copyright - United States

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human figures (visual works), manuscript

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