Purvi Ragini
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Purvi Ragini is a 1770 paint by Unknown, a mughal_painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting shows a woman sitting in a palace courtyard, looking sad. She's supported by a bolster and has two attendants with her. One attendant is holding a fan made of peacock feathers, which is a symbol of royalty. The woman is pining for her lover, and the painting is an illustration of a musical mode. This type of illustration was popular in Indian courts, especially in the Deccan region. The painting's details and story are interesting. Check it out at the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.
