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A Woman Plucks Leaves While Awaiting Her Lover: Gunakali Ragini of Malkos, from the “Chawand Ragamala” at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1605, gum tempera and ink on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection histor
The Elephant of Maharana Jai Singh of Mewar (r. 1680–98) Catches a Horse by the Tail at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1680, Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
A Royal Woman in a Pavilion: Desavarari Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1695, gum tempera, ink, silver, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
A Heroine and Her Paramour: Malavi Ragini, from a Ragamala at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1695, gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Prince Amar Singh (1672–1710) Drives His Own Elephant at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1695, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Krishna Quells the Serpent Kaliya, from a Bhagavata Purana at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1710, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Queen Kaikeyi reminds King Dasharatha about the sacrifices of King Bali and King Shivi, folio 39 from the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama's Journey) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1710, gum tempera, ink, and gold on
A European Woman Pouring Wine into a Cup at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1710–20, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Maharana Sangram Singh II (r. 1710–34) Worshipping a Linga Under a Banyan Tree at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1712–15, Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Maharana Sangram Singh II of Mewar (r. 1710–34) and Stages a Boar Hunt with Tigers at Sadri at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1720, gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history
Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar (r. 1734–51) Dressed as a Bhil, Hunting Deer at Night at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1735–40, gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Maharana Ari Singh II of Mewar (r. 1761–73) with His Consort on a Terrace at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1761, Gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Equestrian Portrait of Maharana Raj Singh II of Mewar (r. 1755–62) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1760, Gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Maharana Jawan Singh of Mewar (r. 1828–38) Holding a Falcon at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1835, gum tempera, pearls, silk, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar (r. 1778–1828) with a Consort at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1810, Gum tempera, silver and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
A girl worshipping the rising sun (Surya puja) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1810, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Maharaja Balwant Singh of Ratlam (r. 1825–57) in Procession with His Relatives and Courtiers at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1825, gum tempera, gold and silver on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history
Goddess Mangala, from a Devi Series at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1660, Gum tempera on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Vishnu on Ananta, the Endless Serpent at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1700, Gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Lovers on a Terrace: Ramakali Ragini of Hindol, from a Bundi Ragamala at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1610, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Krishna Fluting at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1675–1700, Gum tempera on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Krishna and Radha Quarreling: Shatha Nayaka, from a Rasikapriya at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1680, Gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Woman Addressing a Peacock: Gujari Ragini of Megh, from a Ragamala at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1680, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Sultan Ibrahim ibn Adham of Balkh Visited by Angels at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1740, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Still Life: Bouquet of Flowers Emerging from the Grass at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1750, gum tempera on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
A page from a Punishment series: Punishment for murder at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1740, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Krishna watches the milkmaids circumambulating a sacred tree: The month of Jyestha (May–June), from a Barahmasa (The Twelve Months) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1760, gum tempera on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attributi
Prince Mathu Singh of Jatoli on a Blue Horse Riding to Udaipur at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1720, gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Falcon on a Perch at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1610, gum tempera on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Krishna Abhisarika Nayika, from a Rasikapriya manuscript at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1615–25, Gum tempera on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Woman Feeding Deer: Todi Ragini, from a Ragamala at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1610, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Maru Ragini, from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1650–80, Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Raja Ram Chand of Amber (r. 1667–88) Hunting Wild Boar at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1670, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
A King Making Love in the Harem at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1720–30, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Shvetambara Jain Teacher Giving Instruction at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1750–60, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Radha’s Confidante Brings Her to Krishna, based on poetry of Bihari (Indian, 1595–1663) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1790–1800, Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection histor
Portrait of Gadadhar Prasad at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1881, gum tempera and gold on cotton cloth. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Drawing of a Man’s Head with an Unusual Turban at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1780, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
A Prince Performs Austerities (recto); Shiva and His Followers Return to Mount Kailash (verso), from a Romance of Chandrabhanu and Lavanyavati of Upendra Bhanja (1670–1740) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1700s, gum tempera and lampblack on
Woman Longing for Her Lover: Verati Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1650–60, gum tempera, ink, gold, and silver on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.