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Todi Ragini, by Unknown, paint, 1700

Todi Ragini

Unknown

1700

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Todi Ragini is a 1700 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1700 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a pink dress with orange and red accents, standing in a field with a black deer. She holds a bouquet of flowers in each hand, and her dress is adorned with small red flowers. The woman's hair is covered with a white cloth, and she wears a necklace and earrings. The woman stands in a field of yellow grass, surrounded by trees and a dark blue sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and beauty. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of harmony, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman and the deer. For more information on the Baroque movement, which influenced this painting's style, explore the Baroque movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A Todi Ragini painting from 1700 is a Ragamala work in opaque watercolour on paper, depicting a girl holding floral sprays alongside a deer as an illustration to the musical mode Todi Ragini. The piece was part of Mr. Michael Rothenstein’s collection before being acquired by IS.46 to 73-1953 for £300.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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