Gujari Ragini
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting depicts a woman sitting on the floor, surrounded by a wall and a tree. She is dressed in a yellow top and a long skirt, with her dark hair pulled back. The woman holds a musical instrument, possibly a flute, and appears to be playing it. The scene is set in a courtyard or garden, with a wall and a tree visible in the background. The woman's clothing and the style of the painting suggest that it may be from the 18th century. The use of color and composition in this painting is reminiscent of the Romanticism movement. To learn more about this style, look up the Romanticism movement.