Sri Raga
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Sri Raga is a 1700 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a scene with four men and a tent. The men are dressed in traditional Indian clothing, with one man sitting on a platform and playing a musical instrument. The other three men are standing or sitting around him, with one holding a flag. The tent is decorated with intricate designs and has a red and yellow canopy. In the background, there are plants and flowers, as well as a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and elegance. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who used the technique of sfumato.
A Ragamala painting rendered in opaque watercolour on paper from 1700 portrays a prince seated while musicians perform before him, serving as an illustration to the musical mode Sri Raga.
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