Hindola Raga
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Hindola Raga is a 1700 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three figures in bright, flat colors against a dark red background. The person in the center sits on a decorated throne, holding a staff and wearing a blue face and gold crown. The two standing figures on either side wear long, patterned dresses and hold objects—one a fan, the other a staff. Above them, a red-and-gold canopy has dangling ornaments. The throne figure’s blue face is a clue this scene comes from Hindu tradition. The style looks like it’s from India around 1700, with bold outlines and rich colors. Want to see more like this? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
A Ragamala painting in opaque watercolour on paper illustrates the musical mode Hindola Raga, showing Krishna on a swing accompanied by two girls. The work is an illustration to the Hindola Raga. It is inscribed on the top border in Takri script. The painting dates to 1700 and its creator is unknown.
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