Surat Ragini
1760
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1760
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Surat Ragini is a 1760 paint by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman in a flowing, colorful dress with her arms raised, standing outdoors. She’s next to a small stool and a peacock with bright blue and green feathers. Two white birds stand nearby, and the background has a simple sky with a few clouds and a boat. The woman’s pose looks like she’s dancing or performing. The peacock’s feathers are detailed, adding a splash of color to the scene. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The artwork is an opaque watercolor painting on paper, created around 1760 as an illustration to the musical mode Surat Ragini. It depicts a girl standing on a stool, her posture conveying longing, surrounded by peacocks and geese.
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