Andhrayaki Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes)
Within the palace interior a lady reclines on her bed, restlessly pulling her hair in frustration at the absence of her lover. Her maids are outside, sheltering themselves with their saris from a great thunderstorm that fills the sky. The dark swirling clouds are riven by bolts of lightning. The drama of the storm serves as a metaphor for the turmoil of love.
Artwork Details
- Title: Andhrayaki Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes)
- Date: ca. 1710
- Culture: India (Himachal Pradesh, Bilaspur)
- Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
- Dimensions: Image: 7 3/8 x 4 7/8 in. (18.7 x 12.4 cm)
Page: 8 1/2 x 6 1/8 in. (21.6 x 15.6 cm) - Classification: Paintings
- Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2006
- Object Number: 2006.33
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
More Artwork
A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Northern India, Guler, Himachal Pradesh
ca. 1740
Manaku
ca. 1725
Nainsukh
ca. 1760–65
India (Himachal Pradesh, Bilaspur)
ca. 1710
India, Deccan, Aurangabad (?)
late 18th century
Research Resources
The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.
To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.
Feedback
We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.