Malkaus Raga
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Malkaus Raga is a 1750 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two figures on a bright yellow balcony with red flowers. The man sits on a low couch, wearing green and gold, while the woman stands beside him in a pink and red outfit, holding a fan. Behind them, a white building with a red roof and tall green trees frames a blue sky. The border is packed with tiny red flowers on an orange background, making the scene feel busy and lively. The colors are bold—no shadows soften the edges, so everything stands out clearly. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.
The artwork is an opaque watercolor painting on paper from 1750, illustrating the musical mode Malkaus Raga. It depicts a woman reclining as she embraces a lover. The scene serves as a visual representation of the specified raga.
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