Bhairava Raga
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Bhairava Raga is a 1700 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a dark-skinned figure riding a white bull, adorned with a golden crown and a red flag. The figure wears a yellow dhoti and holds a bowl in their left hand. They are surrounded by an orange background, with a dark blue strip at the top. The figure's dark skin and golden crown suggest a regal or divine presence, while the white bull may symbolize purity or strength. The red flag could represent passion or energy. The painting's use of bold colors and dynamic composition creates a sense of movement and energy. The figure's confident pose and regal attire evoke a sense of power and authority. To learn more about the artistic style of this painting, explore the Baroque movement.
A ragamala painting executed in opaque watercolour on paper from 1700 illustrates the musical mode Bhairava raga, showing the deity Bhairava mounted on a bull. The work was part of a set acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum from the collection of Mr. Michael Rothenstein for £300 in 1953.
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