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Kanhra Ragini, by Unknown, unspecified, 1700

Kanhra Ragini

Unknown

1700

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Kanhra Ragini is a 1700 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1700 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a busy scene with bright colors and bold lines. On the left, a woman in a pink dress watches two men dance, one holding a sword. On the right, a man rides a purple elephant while another man stands nearby. Above them, a balcony has two figures in yellow and white, and a small bird flies near the top. The background has faded but still shows a mix of green, red, and gold. The writing along the top is in a script that looks like it might be a poem or story. The colors are vivid, but some parts of the painting are worn or torn. Look up Baroque to see how this style’s drama fits into bigger art history.

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