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"Vasanti Ragini", Page from a Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1710.

The artwork "Vasanti Ragini, Page from a Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes)" is a notable example of Indian miniature painting, specifically from the Ragamala tradition. Ragamala paintings are a genre of Indian art that depicts various musical modes (ragas) and their associated moods (raginis) through visual representations. Ragas and raginis are often personified as male and female figures engaged in various activities or surrounded by symbolic elements that evoke the mood or essence of the musical mode. These Ragamala paintings serve not only as visual representations of musical modes but also as aesthetic expressions of the emotions and themes associated with Indian classical music, poetry, and cultural traditions. They provide a window into the rich tapestry of Indian artistic and musical heritage.

"Vasanti Ragini" is associated with the spring season ("Vasanti" meaning "of spring") and is typically depicted with themes of love, romance, and rejuvenation. This artwork features two women with flower baskets in a lush grove, surrounded by blooming flowers. With their graceful hands adorned with Mehndi, they gently pick the blossoms. The strong yellow background, possibly representing the garden wall, not only provides a vibrant contrast for the scene but also imbues the entire view with a sense of vibrancy and joy of spring ♡

★ Respectfully and lovingly restored and enhanced digitally, to remove the non-artistic blemishes and colour fading ♡

★ A3 print, 297mm x 420mm. (Interior images are shown for styling and illustrative purposes only, not to be used as a precise scale guide. There will be no watermarks on the actual print.)

★ Printed in England on a 350gsm Eucalyptus paper, made from eucalyptus pulp from sustainable sources. It is brilliant white and smooth and Eco printed with high pigment environmentally-friendly toners.

★ Supplied unframed, carefully rolled and packed with tissue paper in a strong cardboard tube for safe transit.

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