Desakara Ragini
1650
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1650
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Desakara Ragini is a 1650 paint by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a lively scene with four people in bright, flat colors. One person is lying down, another plays a long drum, and two others sit nearby with musical instruments. The background has a big tree with round fruits, a haystack, and a small boat on the water. The figures wear colorful clothes and headgear, and the whole scene feels busy and full of movement. The painting looks old but still vivid, with some wear showing on the edges. The colors are bold—reds, greens, and blues stand out against the light ground. The people seem to be enjoying music together in a simple outdoor setting. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
The artwork is an opaque watercolor on paper from 1650, depicting an illustration of the musical mode Desakara Ragini, featuring acrobats performing near a stream.
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