Bhairava raga
1710
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1710
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Bhairava raga is a 1710 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a group of people inside an ornate building with domes and arches. The central figure sits on a raised platform, wearing a bright yellow outfit and a crown, while others stand around holding objects. Outside, the sky is blue with fluffy clouds, and the walls are decorated with patterns and small windows. The bright colors and detailed patterns suggest this might be a scene from a royal court or a story. The people’s clothing is richly patterned, and the architecture looks grand but also a bit fantasy-like. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
The artwork is a painting created in 1710 using opaque watercolour and gold on paper, serving as an illustration for the musical mode Bhairava raga. It depicts a prince and a lady seated within a palace setting, accompanied by attendants, one of whom is applying sandal-paste to the prince’s arm.
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