Ragamala painting

anonymous, c. 1750

Bhupala raga, a leaf from a Ragamala series. A royal figure seated on a cushioned throne, holding a flower. He is flanked by yaktail whisks (chamara)-bearing ladies and courtiers. At the top of the frame there are verses from the unpublished Sanskrit poem Ragasagara (c. 17th century with later additions), written here in Telugu script.

  • Artwork typedrawing, Indian miniature
  • Object numberRP-T-2024-57
  • Physical characteristicspenseel

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Ragamala painting

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-2024-57

  • Description

    Bhupala raga, a leaf from a Ragamala series. A royal figure seated on a cushioned throne, holding a flower. He is flanked by yaktail whisks (chamara)-bearing ladies and courtiers. At the top of the frame there are verses from the unpublished Sanskrit poem Ragasagara (c. 17th century with later additions), written here in Telugu script.

Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): anonymous, Wanaparthy

  • Dating

    c. 1750

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    penseel

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of A.L. Dallapicola, London

  • Acquisition

    gift 2024-04-30

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

    • Dallapiccola, A.L. Ragamala-Miniaturen, Weltkunst, Munich, XLVII Jahrgang, N. 6, 15. March 1977
    • Maggs Oriental Miniatures and Illumination, Bulletin No. 23, March 1975
    • Dahmen-Dallapiccola, A.L. Indische Miniaturen. Malerei der Rajput-Staaten, Holle Verlag, Baden-Baden, 1976
    • Dallapiccola, A.L. Princesses et Courtisanes, Oyez, Paris, 1978
    • Dallapiccola, A.L. et Enrico Isacco, Ragamala. Exposition Mars 1977
    • E. Binney 3rd, The Mughal and Deccani Schools with some related Sultanate Material. Portland, Oregon, 1973

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