Bhairava Raga by Unknown Artist. A blue-skinned figure sits with a companion on an ornate terrace under a dark, moonlit sky, surrounded by six female attendants.

Bhairava Raga

Unknown Artist

1824 · Medium Not Listed

A peaceful Indian miniature painting depicting a regal scene on a palace terrace at night.

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Where it works

A calm artwork with moderate presence with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Study
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Aged gold, Olive green

About the piece

Dating from early 19th-century India, this miniature painting illustrates Bhairava Raga. The scene features a central blue-skinned figure, likely a deity, seated on a golden dais with a companion, while female attendants offer refreshments and play music against a backdrop of distant temples and a moonlit river.

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