dharmaling

An enthroned ruler entertained by musicians on a riverside terrace, India, Provincial Mughal, Murshidabad, circa 1770 Gouache heightened with gold and silver on paper Private collection, UK

Maharaja Raj Singh of Kishangarh celebrating Holi, attributable to Bhavanidas, India,Rajasthan, Kishangarh,circa 1725-35 Gouache heightened with gold and silver on paper Bhavanidas initially worked at the royal court in Lahore and then moved to Delhi around 1707 privatecollection

Prositapatika Nayika Painting ca. 1750-1755 Artist Unknown Place of origin Guler, India opaque watercolour and gold on paper This paintings portrays Proşitapatika Nayika, which is one of the eight illustrations of dramatic personae known as Ashta-Nayika. @VAM

Hindu Goddess Radha Painting ca. 1810 - ca. 1820  Artist Unknown Place of origin Mandi Radha is departing from her home at night to visit Krishna. Radha is depicted dressed in pink and gold, in a garden; in the foreground are miniature scenes. @VAM

A lady looking in mirror, opaque watercolour on paper, Mankot, Punjab Hills,India, ca. 1730 The lady standing on a stool and looking in a mirror while she arranges her hair. A maid stands in front of her while a second maid crouches behind her, drying her right leg. @VAM

A female heroine, is seated on a swing accompanied by three maids, one of whom is carrying a morchhal (peacock feather fan) ca. 1790 Artist/Maker Unknown Place of origin Kangra opaque watercolour and gold on paper @VAM

The lonely lady, from a Rasika Priya series. A terrace scene, depicting a woman reclining, waited on by a female attendant. Kangra, ca. 1820-1825 opaque watercolour and gold on paper @VAM

From Rasamanjari or 'blossom-cluster of delight' by the poet Bhanudatta, describing the behaviour of lovers. 'there is no difference between her and a painting on canvas, unless the ripple of a thrill is awakened in her on hearing your name'.Lovers here are Radha and Krishna.

A pair of lovers seated on a bed, embracing, in a pavilion. late 18th century/Nepal/ opaque water-colour on paper/Pahari influence @VAM

Abhisarika Nayika Painting ca. 1760 Artist Unknown Place of origin Guler The woman braves the terrors of a dark and stormy night in order to meet her lover, and her broken ornaments lie on the ground near the threatening snakes. The painting is 'Pahari', or from the Punjab Hills

Five Pahari warriors armed with spears and shields, standing under trees Punjab hills, Late 19th century,opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Pahari style @VAM

Arrival of Rathod Shah Singh Gouache on paper. c.1830 Miniature, India Smvk

Shatadhanva, a member of the Yadava clan, murdered Krishna's father-in-law and stole the precious jewel Syamantaka - a gift from the Sun God. After the murder, Shatadhanva fled on horseback, pursued by Krishna and his brother Balarama in a chariot. Shatadhanva's horse collapsed

Hindu deities Krishna and Radha under a parasol. Gouache on paper. ca.1830, India Swedish Museum

Radha and Krishna in a palace (Ragamala) Radha and Krishna are sitting on a bench on the terrace. Krishna holds a water lily in his left hand and with his right hand he embraces Radha. They are surrounded by three women: a dancer, a woman playing a drum and a servant with a fan

Hindu Goddess Radha does not give Krishna his flute back While they were talking,Radha took away Krishna's flute so that they could stay in each other's company a little longer.His boyfriend,a shepherd boy and Radha's girlfriend are amazed 1805/1815 Pahari,Himachal Pradesh,India

Illustration to the key Asavari Ragini. Women and spectacled snakes. Troll. Bihar under the influence of Rajput and Mughal painting, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer. Later part of the 18th century. Gouache Smvk

Rajput prince on lion hunt 1675/1699 Rajasthan, India Brush drawing @rijksmuseum

Miniature Painting, in the Kangra style, depicting the hour of cowdust (sunset) outside the city gate Mary Binney Wheeler Image Collection

Baz Bahadur and Rupmati, Punjab Museum, Chandigarh, India, circa 1850 Mary Binney Wheeler Image Collection