Kausa Ragaputra of Malkos, from a Ragamala

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A courtly couple holding tame hunting birds projects a mood of romance and a connection with nature. The Pahari region of the northwest Himalayas was famous for its native hunting birds that were prized among the nobility throughout South Asia. <br><br>Kausa Ragaputra is also the name of a mode, or key, in classical Indian music. Improvised pieces of music played in this mode accord with the imagery. This painting is part of a set showing scenes associated with how a listener feels when hearing corresponding musical performances. The whole set is called a Ragamala, or “garland of melodies.”

Artwork details

Date: c. 1750
Medium: Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Image: 18 x 14.8 cm (7 1/16 x 5 13/16 in.); Paper: 22.4 x 18.7 cm (8 13/16 x 7 3/8 in.)
Culture: Northern India, Pahari kingdoms
Collection: Indian and Southeast Asian Art

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