Surmananda Ragaputra of Hindol, from a Ragamala

c. 1750

Northern India, Pahari kingdoms

Medium

Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper

Measurements

Overall: 23.8 x 19.1 cm (9 3/8 x 7 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski 2002.116

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Location

242B Indian Painting

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The vertical yellow marks on their foreheads reveal that they are followers of the Hindu god Vishnu.

Description

Two warriors hold their swords and shields moments before they begin a competitive sword fight. They are equally matched with the same weapons; both sit at the same level on a carpet in front of big cushions under the same type of flowering tree. The only differences are their respective color schemes. One wonders about the outcome of the fight. The mood of excitement and pent-up vigor characterize musical performances of the same name.