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Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakali Ragini, from a Ragamala

Unknown , 1650

Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakali Ragini, from a Ragamala, by Unknown, unspecified, 1650
Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakali Ragini, from a Ragamala, by Unknown, unspecified, 1650

Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakali Ragini, from a Ragamala is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
2018.130
Credit line
Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund

About this work

Overview

This painting, titled 'Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakali Ragini', is part of a Ragamala series, a collection of images associated with classical Indian music modes.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts two women on a terrace, one with dark skin and the other fair, gathering flowers into a white bowl. The setting and objects, including a rumpled bed and golden wine cups, evoke a mood of longing and anticipation, likely related to a romantic encounter.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by its use of vibrant colors and intricate details, such as the golden pot and wine vessels, reflecting a style associated with central India, specifically the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.

Context

As part of a Ragamala series, the painting is intended to convey a particular mood or emotional state, rather than narrate a story. The image is meant to be interpreted in conjunction with a specific musical mode.

Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakali Ragini, from a Ragamala
Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakali Ragini, from a Ragamala, Unknown

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakali Ragini, from a Ragamala?

Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakali Ragini, from a Ragamala was painted by Unknown in 1650.

Where can I see Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakali Ragini, from a Ragamala?

Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakali Ragini, from a Ragamala is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakali Ragini, from a Ragamala?

Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakali Ragini, from a Ragamala is associated with Baroque.