Mangala Raga
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Mangala Raga is a 1700 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two people inside a dark red room. The man sits cross-legged on a patterned cushion, wearing a white and orange outfit with a tall hat and a feather. The woman stands beside him in a long orange dress, holding his hand. Both have delicate faces and jewelry, and the background is simple with a faint sky. Notice how the colors pop against the dark background—bright oranges and whites stand out sharply. The text at the top is in a script we don’t recognize, but it’s part of the scene’s detail. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
A Ragamala painting in opaque watercolor on paper depicts a prince seated on a rug, accompanied by two courtiers standing before him, illustrating the musical mode Mangala Raga. The prince is dressed in a white and yellow striped robe, an orange turban adorned with feathers, and a matching belt.
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