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Ragaputra Vibhasha-Based on the Indian classical musical modeUniara,

Unknown1770 AD

National Museum - New Delhi

National Museum - New Delhi
New Delhi , India

The melody of ragaputra Vibhasha is conceived here as radiant handsome youth of wide eyes and fair complexion like Kamadeva – the god of love. He is dressed in a decorated turban with a serpech, white and blue costume and having saffron tilak on his forehead. His swinging kundalas are touching his cheeks and producing a soft music. This melody is played at dawn in a loving mood. The rasabhav – of the ragaputra is sambhoga sringara – love in enjoyment. The time of this raga to be sung is early morning and the artist has hinted this subtly in a very sophisticated manner by painting a shinning sun in the sky.

In this picture the hero and heroine are shown seated on a golden throne against the background of a palatial building. The hero shoots a floral arrow to stop the arrival of the dawn so that he could continue to get the company of his beloved.The architecture of the palace is majestically rendered and the walls of the palace are decorated with elaborate floral designs. The white architecture is painted with red colours which symbolizes passion.

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  • Title: Ragaputra Vibhasha-Based on the Indian classical musical modeUniara,
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1770 AD
  • Location: Rajasthan, India
  • Physical Dimensions: w250 x h344 cm (without cover)
  • Type: Painting
  • Rights: National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi
  • Style: Indian Paintings & Art
  • Place Part Of: India
National Museum - New Delhi

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