Devagandhara Ragini: An Ascetic in Retreat by Unknown Artist. An ascetic sits in meditation outside a white domed pavilion, surrounded by a lush landscape filled with various animals including lions, deer, rabbits, and birds.

Devagandhara Ragini: An Ascetic in Retreat

Unknown Artist

1760 · Medium Not Listed

An intricate 18th-century Indian miniature painting depicting a serene ascetic in a landscape teeming with wildlife.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft sage, Olive green, Soft white

About the piece

Originating from the Bundi-Kota school of Rajasthan around 1760, this exquisite miniature illustrates Devagandhara Ragini from the Ragamala series. The composition is a rich tapestry of natural and architectural elements, featuring an ascetic in quiet contemplation alongside stylized hills, flowering trees, and a menagerie of lions, deer, and waterfowl that inhabit this sacred retreat.

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