Megha Raga c. 1780
anonymous
minneapolisinstituteofart
drawing, ink-on-paper
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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sketch book
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ink-on-paper
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
"Megha Raga" is an 18th-century Indian miniature painting depicting the musical mode "Megha Raga" with a figure of the Hindu deity, Krishna. It is an example of Indian miniature painting which developed during the Mughal period, employing a sophisticated and detailed style. This small work, measuring just over 9 inches high, features vivid colors and intricately rendered details. The painting showcases the importance of music and the divine in Indian culture, making it a compelling example of Indian miniature art.
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