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Verti Ragini, by Unknown, paint, 1700

Verti Ragini

Unknown

1700

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Verti 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 two women and a tiger in a serene outdoor setting. The woman on the left wears an orange and brown dress, while the woman on the right is dressed in yellow and red. The tiger sits calmly to the right of the women. The background features a green field and a blue sky with clouds. The painting's use of vibrant colors and intricate details creates a sense of depth and texture. The women's clothing and jewelry are rendered with precision, adding to the overall visual interest of the piece. For more information on this style of painting, explore the Baroque movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A ragamala painting rendered in opaque watercolour on paper depicts the musical mode Vairati Ragini. It shows a woman accompanied by a maidservant seated before a crouching tiger. The work was acquired by Michael Rothenstein, and the Victoria and Albert Museum purchased items IS.46 to IS.73-1953 for £300.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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