Asavari Ragini
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Asavari Ragini is a 1790 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman in a bright yellow dress dancing under a tree. Around her, small birds perch on branches, and snakes slither on the ground. The background is simple, with a red border framing the scene. The woman’s pose looks lively, with one arm raised and the other holding her skirt. The colors are bold—yellow, green leaves, and red accents—making the scene feel full of energy. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
A painting on mica depicts a scene from the musical mode Asavari Ragini, showing a Bhil girl in a leaf skirt and yellow choli seated in a tree while charming snakes. The work belongs to a set of 32 interchangeable scenes, including IS.13 and A-1961, designed as a leisure or entertainment device.
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