Ragini Patamanjari, from a Garland of Musical Modes (Ragamala) manuscript Artist: Unknown

ca. 1630–1660

Asian Art

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Performed in the evening, the musical mode Ragini Patamanjari is depicted in this image as a grief-stricken aristocratic woman, who is resentful toward her lover for his absence. Her female companion appeases her.

Medium

Opaque watercolor on paper

Dimensions

6 5/16 × 5 in. (16 × 12.7 cm)
framed: 12 5/8 × 10 11/16 in. (32 × 27.2 cm)

Credit Line

The Vera M. and John D. MacDonald, B.A. 1927, Collection, Gift of Mrs. John D. MacDonald

Accession Number

2001.138.50

Geography

India

Culture

Indian

Period

Mughal dynasty (1526–1857)

Classification

Paintings

Disclaimer

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Provenance
Datia State Collection, India [see note 1]. Acquired by Vera M. MacDonald and John D. MacDonald, Boston, Mass., by 2001; given to the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn., 2001

Note 1: Stamp on verso of painting
Bibliography
  • Maggs Bros., "Bulletin," Maggs Bros. no. 43 (1965).
  • Maggs Bros., "Bulletin," Maggs Bros. no. 8 (1965).
  • W. G. Archer, Indian Miniatures (Greenwich, Conn.: New York Graphic Society, 1960), no. 33.
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

human figures (visual works), manuscript

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