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Kamodini Ragini, by Unknown, paint, 1680

Kamodini Ragini

Unknown

1680

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Kamodini Ragini is a 1680 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1680 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with three figures in a courtyard. The central figure, a woman, sits on a low platform, holding a black object. To her right, a man stands, holding a tray with a golden object. On the right side of the courtyard, another woman sits on a low platform, facing the central figure. The courtyard is surrounded by a wall with a red door and a white tower. The background features a red sky with green trees. The painting's style is characterized by bold lines and vibrant colors. This painting is part of the Baroque movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A Kamodini Ragini painting on paper from 1680 depicts a woman performing worship at a lingam outside a bedroom, accompanied by a small marble bull, symbols associated with Shiva. Inside the house to the right, another figure kneels on a bed, while below, a stream with lotuses flows across the scene. This work is part of a Ragamala series illustrating the musical mode Kamod ragini and shares its origin with IS. 64-1952.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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