Vibhasa Ragini (painting, recto), from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) Series
c. 1640
Description
Vibhasa Ragini is commonly represented by a man firing an arrow at a rooster to stop it from crowing at dawn and awaken his lover. Here, the male figure aims his arrow at a large rooster on the left who is perched on the ground. His lover sits beside him. This painting is a pictorial metaphor for a raga, a musical phrase that is used as the basis for improvisation. Rajput, Rajasthani, Malwa School.
Dimensions
22.3 x 27.1 cm (8 3/4 x 10 11/16 in.)
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