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Pancam Ragini, by Unknown, paint, 1770

Pancam Ragini

Unknown

1770

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Pancam Ragini is a 1770 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1770 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of people sitting on a raised platform with a view of a garden below. The man in the center wears a gold headpiece and sits on a cushioned seat, while two women stand or kneel near him. A servant in colorful stripes stands to the right, holding something long. The background has arches, trees, and a bright sky with clouds. The bright colors and detailed patterns suggest this was made for someone important. The garden setting and the way the people are arranged look like a moment of leisure or celebration. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.

The story of this work

Overview

A Ragamala painting in opaque watercolor on paper depicts the musical mode Pancam Ragini, showing a garden scene with two musicians performing for a seated couple, while an attendant stands behind them fanning the group.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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