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

late 16th century

Opaque watercolor and ink on paper

7 9/16 × 5 1/2 in. (19.2 × 14 cm)
framed: 13 1/4 × 10 11/16 in. (33.6 × 27.1 cm)
The Vera M. and John D. MacDonald, B.A. 1927, Collection, Gift of Mrs. John D. MacDonald
2001.138.49
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.
Geography: 
India
Status: 
By appointment, Duffy Study Room
Culture: 
Indian, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
Period: 
Mughal dynasty (1526–1857)
Classification: 
Paintings
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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