Bhairava Raga
1740
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1740
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a group of people in bright, colorful clothes on a decorated balcony. A man sits in the center, wearing a yellow outfit and a crown, while women stand or kneel around him. One woman holds a fan, another plays a stringed instrument, and a bird perches nearby. The background has a building with arches, trees, and a distant temple. The scene looks like a moment of music or storytelling, with details like the fan and instrument suggesting performance. The colors are vivid, and the setting feels like a palace or noble home. If you like this, look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.