Galaxy of Musicians
Galaxy of Musicians is a painting by the Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma.
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| Artist | Raja Ravi Varma |
| Year | 1889 |
| Type | Oil on Canvas |
| Location | Jaganmohan Palace |
Description
The painting shows a group of Indian women from various backgrounds playing their traditional instruments;[1] from the Muslim courtesan on the right to the Nair woman playing a veena on the left, the painting emphasizes the dresses and adornments of women from all over India.[2] Originally painted for the Maharaja of Mysore, Ravi Varma focused in one painting on each group's customs and how they all characterized music.[3]
References
Citations
- Decker 2016, p. 358.
- Dalmia, Datta & Sambrani 2010, p. 10.
- Pal 2011, p. 124.
Bibliography
- Dalmia, Y.; Datta, E.; Sambrani, C. (2010). Indian Contemporary Art: Post Independence. Vadehra Art Gallery. ISBN 978-81-87737-00-1. Retrieved 3 July 2018.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Decker, J. (2016). Collections Vol 12. Collections. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. ISBN 978-1-4422-7722-9. Retrieved 3 July 2018.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Pal, D. (2011). The Painter. Random House Publishers India Pvt. Limited. ISBN 978-81-8400-261-4. Retrieved 3 July 2018.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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