Masterpieces of Indian Miniature Art: Rajasthan, Pahari, Mughal
Rajasthan School Miniature Paintings
Maru Ragini (Mewar Sub-School)
Key Details
- Title: Maru Ragini
- Artist: Sahibdin
- Sub-School: Mewar, Rajasthan School of Miniature Paintings
- Medium: Tempera on paper
- Collection: National Museum, New Delhi
Subject Matter
The painting Maru Ragini is a vertical painting from the Ragmala series. This Rag-Ragini depicts the famous folk love story of Dhola-Maru.
Description
In this painting, Dhola and Maru are shown traveling on a camel through a desert. Dhola is riding the camel
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