Achanda Raga
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Achanda Raga is a 1700 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting, titled "Achanda Raga", depicts a scene with two figures. The woman sits on a platform, adorned in a blue dress and a red top, holding a small bird in her right hand. She wears a blue head covering and has a yellow fan behind her. The man stands to her left, dressed in a pink robe with a yellow sash and a white and red turban. He holds a small object in his right hand. The background of the painting is a vibrant green, with a red border surrounding the scene. The platform on which the woman sits features a blue and white striped pattern, adding to the overall visual interest of the piece. The use of bold colors and intricate details in this painting is reminiscent of the Baroque movement, characterized by dramatic lighting and intense emotions.
The painting *Achanda Raga*, attributed to an unknown artist from 1700, depicts a woman seated in a pavilion as she converses with her approaching lover, rendered in opaque watercolour on paper. The work employs deep, rich colours and a bold, square composition to represent the musical mode *achanda raga* within a ragamala set. The piece was formerly held in the collection of Mr. Michael Rothenstein before being acquired by IS.46 to 73-1953 for £300.
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