The Attractions of Music by Unknown Artist. A central female figure sits under a tree playing a veena, surrounded by a peaceful congregation of diverse animals in a landscape.

The Attractions of Music

Unknown Artist

1680 · Medium Not Listed

A charming 17th-century Indian miniature depicting a musician peacefully charming a wide array of animals with her melody.

$239

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Study
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Warm beige, Soft sage, Charcoal black

About the piece

This 17th-century miniature from Central India, titled 'The Attractions of Music,' illustrates the power of melody to bring harmony to the natural world. A central figure playing a veena is surrounded by an assembly of deer, tigers, monkeys, and birds, all rendered with the delicate precision and vibrant storytelling characteristic of the era.

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