2002.308: Kakhuba Ragini: Preparatory Drawing for a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) Series
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 2002.308
- Title
- Kakhuba Ragini: Preparatory Drawing for a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) Series
- Classification
- Drawings
- Work Type
- drawing
- Date
- 18th century
- Places
- Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Kota
- Culture
- Indian
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/99337
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Ink and watercolor on paper
- Dimensions
- 24.2 x 16.6 cm (9 1/2 x 6 9/16 in.)
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Stuart Cary Welch, Jr. in honor of James Cuno
- Accession Year
- 2002
- Object Number
- 2002.308
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
- The Kakhuba Ragini is represented through several artistic conventions, but the common theme is a female heroine (nayika) waiting for her lover and holding flowers or flower garlands. In this preparatory drawing, the female figure holds a large lotus blossom in each hand while standing in a lush forest. A male peacock approaches her. Dabs of opaque watercolor and watercolor are intended to guide the colorist. This preparatory drawing is a pictorial metaphor for a raga, a musical phrase that is used as the basis for improvisation. Rajput, Rajasthani, Kota School.
Verification Level
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