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Shri Raga, c. 1695. Creator: Unknown
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Shri Raga, c. 1695. Creator: Unknown
Shri Raga, c. 1695. This painting is from an important series made at a turning point in the history of court painting at the Rajput kingdom of Mewar. For the first time, a royal patron, Amar Singh II (r. 1698-1710), even before his accession to the throne, decided to incorporate Mughal elements into secular art, as seen in the white domed architecture and interest in conveying some sense of spatial depth. Nevertheless, the artist still adheres to the use of horizontal registers and bold planes of colour. The codified iconography of Shri Raga involves a royal couple listening to recitations: Splendidly enthroned of peerless beauty and lovely as the autumn moon, he sits hearing stories from Narada and Tumvara. By the great sages he is called Shri Raga King. Amar Singh has playfully substituted his own portrait for that of the generic king, and a woman for that of the sage. In music, Shri Raga is associated with the season of autumn and the harvest festivals, here evoked by the dancing female musicians in the lower register
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Mewar Opaque Watercolour And Gold On Paper Rajasthan
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This print showcases the exquisite artwork of "Shri Raga" created around 1695, with its creator remaining unknown. This painting holds immense historical significance as it marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of court painting at the Rajput kingdom of Mewar. During this period, Amar Singh II, who would later ascend to the throne (r. 1698-1710), became a royal patron and decided to incorporate Mughal elements into secular art for the first time. The influence is evident through the inclusion of white domed architecture and an attempt to convey spatial depth within the composition. However, traditional artistic techniques such as horizontal registers and bold planes of color are still adhered to by the artist. The codified iconography depicted in "Shri Raga" involves a regal couple engrossed in recitations while seated on a splendid throne. Described as having unparalleled beauty akin to that of an autumn moon, he listens attentively to stories narrated by Narada and Tumvara. Referred to as Shri Raga King by great sages, Amar Singh playfully substitutes his own portrait for that of a generic king while replacing one sage's image with that of a woman. Symbolizing autumn and harvest festivals associated with Shri Raga in music, dancing female musicians grace the lower register of this masterpiece. Preserved meticulously by Heritage Art/Heritage Images, this print allows us to appreciate both its aesthetic brilliance and cultural significance for generations to come.
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