Ragamala, 1842 C.E.
Item
Identifier: Or Ms 437.2
Scope and Contents
Ragamala paintings are highly symbolic visual interpretations of Indian music previously envisioned in divine form by musicians and poets. They generally depict romantic and devotional situations in an aristocratic setting. The word ‘raga’ derives from the Sanskrit root – ranj – which means to tinge or to colour and evokes love, passion and beauty.
Dates
- Creation: 1842 C.E.
Creator
- Kristna Nund Ragasgur (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Bengali (Script: Devanagari)
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
36 folios : Paper
Other Finding Aids
Handlist 8.2
Exhibition information
Partial exhibition: 'Ragamala', Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh, 2011.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Kristna Nund Ragasgur via Dwarkanath Tagore in 1842-1843.
Bibliography
Dallapiccola, Anna. "Ragamala", Talbot Rice Gallery (2011), partial descriptive handlist.
Source
- Tagore, Dwarkanath, 1794-1846 (Merchant) (Donor, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk