Kakubha Ragini, or Lady with Three Peacocks (painting, recto), possibly from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) Series
1615–1625
- Medium
- Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
- Dimensions
- sight: 22.5 x 16 cm (8 7/8 x 6 5/16 in.) framed: 48.58 x 38.42 x 2.22 cm (19 1/8 x 15 1/8 x 7/8 in.)
- Genre
- Manuscripts
Tags
Indian
About
The Kakubha Ragini is represented through several artistic conventions, but the common theme is a female heroine waiting for her lover and holding flowers or flower garlands. Here, the lady in the center holds two garlands which attract two peacocks. This painting is a pictorial metaphor for a raga, a musical phrase that is used as the basis for improvisation. Rajput, Rajasthani, Bikaner School.