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Credit line: Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund (121)
Ravana’s sister Shurpanakha complains that Lakshmana cut off her nose...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, possibly Rajput Kingdom of Mandi, court of Sidh Sen (reigned 1684–1727)
2018.107CCCC0
Enthroned Rama and Sita receive homage from their monkey and bear Allies...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Nurpur
2018.117CCCC0
Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra
2018.119CCCC0
Feast where Vishnu decides he will incarnate as King Dasharatha’s sons,...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra
2018.121CCCC0
Maharaja Abhai Singh of Marwar (reigned 1724–49), Equestrian, Watching...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar region, Rajput kingdom of Jodhpur, court of Abhai Singh (reigned 1702–49)
2018.197CCCC0
Maru Ragini, from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber or Southwestern India, Deccan
2018.168CCCC0
Vishnu on Ananta, the Endless Serpent
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Region, Rajput Kingdom of Chamba
2018.155CCCC0
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana visit the hermitage of the sage Bharadvaja at...
Central India, Malwa Region, Madhya Pradesh
2018.129CCCC0
Queen Kaikeyi reminds King Dasharatha about the sacrifices of King Bali...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Court of Amar Singh II (reigned 1698–1710)
2018.142CCCC0
Still Life: Bouquet of Flowers Emerging from the Grass
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.161CCCC0
Rama and Lakshmana slay the demon giant Viradha, from Chapters 2 through...
Central India, Bundelkhand Region, Madhya Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Datia
2018.122CCCC0
Shvetambara Jain Teacher Giving Instruction
Sahib Ram (Indian, active 1745–1803)
2018.171CCCC0
Krishna Under a Canopy
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Raghogarh
2018.184CCCC0
A Woman Plucks Leaves While Awaiting Her Lover: Gunakali Ragini of...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Chawand
2018.136CCCC0
Royal Woman Holding a Flower
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.194CCCC0
Krishna and the Cowherds Dive into the River, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.126CCCC0
Krishna Quells the Serpent Kaliya, from a Bhagavata Purana
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.141CCCC0
Radha’s Confidante Brings Her to Krishna, Based on Poetry of Bihari ...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
2018.172CCCC0
Taking of the Toll, Dana-Lila
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.86CCCC0
Krishna Celebrates Holi
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.104CCCC0
Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.177CCCC0
Shri Raga, from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)
Nasiruddin (Indian, active 1679–1700)
2018.193CCCC0
A Lady with Attendant and a Pair of Deer: Probably Gujari Ragini of...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom, probably Chamba
2018.108CCCC0
Maharaja Shri Anand Singh-ji and His Consort
Ustad Murad (Indian, active 1700s)
2018.195CCCC0
Portrait of Rao Shiv Singh Chandrawat
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Rajput Kingdom of Jodhpur
2018.196CCCC0
The Morning Toilette
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.115CCCC0
Nanda and the Elders in Council with the Cowherds, from a Bhagavata Purana
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.192CCCC0
A Warrior Mounting a Held Horse: Saindhava Ragaputra of Shri, from a...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.90CCCC0
Krishna and Radha Quarreling: Shatha Nayaka, from a Rasikapriya
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.158CCCC0
Krishna Exacts a Toll from the Milkmaids: Dana-Lila, from a Bhagavata...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.186CCCC0
Portrait of Prince Sur Singh Rathor of Bikaner (1594–1631)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.188CCCC0
Raja Bikram Singh of Guler (r. 1661–75) Smoking a Hookah
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.89CCCC0
Fertility Worship of Krishna
India, Himachal Pradesh, Mandi
2018.97CCCC0
Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar (r. 1778–1828) with a Consort
Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824)
2018.150CCCC0
Krishna and Consort on a Palace Balcony with Musicians: Vukharo...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.179CCCC0
Descent of the Ganges
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.111CCCC0
The Heroine Who Waits Anxiously for Her Absent Lover: Utka Nayika
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.114CCCC0
Woman Longing for Her Lover: Verati Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.176CCCC0
Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. 1828–66) Worships Brij Nathji as the...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.181CCCC0
Five Poses of Krishna Making Love, from a Bikaner Bhagavata Purana
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.187CCCC0
Krishna Playing with the Gopis in the Yamuna
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Nurpur
2018.118CCCC0
Ascetic Princess with Snakes in a Wilderness: Asavari Ragini, from a...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.190CCCC0
Krishna and Balarama Touching the Feet of Vasudeva and Devaki
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.85CCCC0
Raja Sansar Chand Attacking Kangra Fort
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
2018.120CCCC0
Krishna Lifts Mount Govardhan, from a Bhagavata Purana
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.134CCCC0
Rati, the Goddess of Erotic Love, Takes Aim at Krishna, from a Rasikapriya
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Raghogarh
2018.183CCCC0
A Disconsolate Lady on a Terrace with Attendants
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Raghogarh
2018.185CCCC0
Prince Mathu Singh of Jatoli on a Blue Horse Riding to Udaipur
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar or Jatoli
2018.164CCCC0
A Heroine and Her Paramour: Malavi Ragini, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.139CCCC0
Lovers on a Terrace: Ramakali Ragini of Hindol, from a Bundi Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.156CCCC0
Raja Chattar Singh smoking
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.109CCCC0
A Woman Charms Snakes in the Wilderness: Asavari Ragini, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Sirohi
2018.199CCCC0
A noble, probably Raja Gaur Sen, receives another noble
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Mandi
2018.99CCCC0
Goddess Mangala, from a Devi Series
India, Rajasthan, Ajmer
2018.154CCCC0
Women Worshipping a Shiva Linga: Devagandhari Ragini of Hindol, from a...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.87CCCC0
A Couple Seated Against Two Pillows Making Love
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.110CCCC0
A Heroine Waiting for Her Paramour: Vasakasajja Nayika, from a Nurpur...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Nurpur
2018.116CCCC0
The Sentiment of Peace: Sama Rasa, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.124CCCC0
Maharana Ari Singh II of Mewar (r. 1761–73) with His Consort on a Terrace
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.147CCCC0
Maharana Sangram Singh II of Mewar (r. 1710–34) and Stages a Boar Hunt...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur
2018.145CCCC0
Maharana Jawan Singh of Mewar (r. 1828–38) Holding a Falcon
Ghasi (Indian, active c. 1820–36)
2018.149CCCC0
A Woman Worshipping the Rising Sun (Surya Puja)
Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824)
2018.151CCCC0
A Rathor Noble Visiting a Holy Man at a Vishnu Shrine
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar
2018.202CCCC0
Equestrian Portrait of Maharana Raj Singh II of Mewar (r. 1755–62)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.148CCCC0
Woman Feeding Deer: Todi Ragini, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2018.167CCCC0
King Bikramaditya Summons Madhava, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari kingdom of Mandi or Bilaspur
2018.92CCCC0
Sultan Ibrahim ibn Adham of Balkh Visited by Angels
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.160CCCC0
Krishna Abhisarika Nayika, from a Rasikapriya manuscript
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2018.166CCCC0
Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. 1828–66) Hunting Buffalo
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.180CCCC0
Two Elephants in Combat
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.178CCCC0
Noblewoman at a Jharokha Window Holding a Rose, from a Portraits of...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Sawar
2018.182CCCC0
Farhad Kills Himself After Hearing the False News of Shirin’s Death
Amar Das Bhatti (Indian, active 1800s) and 1 other
2018.198CCCC0
Shiva Seated on a Throne in a Landscape
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.113CCCC0
Raja Ram Chand of Amber (r. 1667–88) Hunting Wild Boar
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2018.169CCCC0
Drawing of a Man’s Head with an Unusual Turban
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kishangarh
2018.174CCCC0
Worship of Stone Image of Shiva and Parvati within a Shrine
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.112CCCC0
Maharana Sangram Singh II (r. 1710–34) Worshipping a Linga Under a...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.144CCCC0
Raja Hari Sen of Mandi (r. 1604–1623/37)
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Mandi
2018.96CCCC0
The Goddess Kali Standing on a Mountaintop
Master of the court of Mandi (Indian)
2018.98CCCC0
The Elephant of Maharana Jai Singh of Mewar (r. 1680–98) Catches a Horse...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.137CCCC0
Woman Addressing a Peacock: Gujari Ragini of Megh, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi or Raghogarh
2018.159CCCC0
Portrait of Gadadhar Prasad
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Alwar
2018.173CCCC0
Draupadi Rescued from Abduction, from a Mahabharata
Northern India, Popular Mughal School, probably done at Bikaner
2018.189CCCC0
Devi Enshrined and Holding the Tongue of a Demon
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Sirohi; or Northern Deccan, Aurangabad
2018.200CCCC0
An Amorous Couple, Probably Raja Mahendra Pal of Basohli (r. 1806–13)...
Northern India, Jammu and Kashmir, Pahari Kingdom of Basohli
2018.84CCCC0
Palace Women Enjoy Music by the Side of a Water Cascade
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.105CCCC0
Seated Lady Smoking a Hookah
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.106CCCC0
A Royal Woman in a Pavilion: Desavarari Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.138CCCC0
A page from a Punishment series: Punishment for murder
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.162CCCC0
Krishna Watches the Milkmaids  Circumambulating a Sacred Tree: the Month...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.163CCCC0
Falcon on a Perch
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2018.165CCCC0
A King Making Love in the Harem
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
2018.170CCCC0
The Heroine Who Waits Anxiously for Her Absent Lover: Utka Nayika
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.103CCCC0
Krishna Fluting
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.157CCCC0
Gosain Narottam Das
India, Jasrota
2018.102CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Ravana’s sister Shurpanakha complains that Lakshmana cut off her nose...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, possibly Rajput Kingdom of Mandi, court of Sidh Sen (reigned 1684–1727)
2018.107Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 21.6 x 31.8 cm (8 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.); Painting: 18.4 x 28.9 cm (7 1/4 x 11 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Enthroned Rama and Sita receive homage from their monkey and bear Allies...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Nurpur
2018.117gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 40.7 x 28.9 cm (16 x 11 3/8 in.); Painting: 23.7 x 14.9 cm (9 5/16 x 5 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra
2018.119Gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 24.9 x 35.7 cm (9 13/16 x 14 1/16 in.); Painting: 20.5 x 31.5 cm (8 1/16 x 12 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Feast where Vishnu decides he will incarnate as King Dasharatha’s sons,...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra
2018.121Gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 27.7 x 39.4 cm (10 7/8 x 15 1/2 in.); Painting: 23.5 x 34.7 cm (9 1/4 x 13 11/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharaja Abhai Singh of Marwar (reigned 1724–49), Equestrian, Watching...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar region, Rajput kingdom of Jodhpur, court of Abhai Singh (reigned 1702–49)
2018.197gum tempera and gold on paperPainting: 29.9 x 19.4 cm (11 3/4 x 7 5/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maru Ragini, from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber or Southwestern India, Deccan
2018.168Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting: 26 x 17.6 cm (10 1/4 x 6 15/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Vishnu on Ananta, the Endless Serpent
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Region, Rajput Kingdom of Chamba
2018.155Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 17.8 x 17.6 cm (7 x 6 15/16 in.); Image: 17.1 x 16.7 cm (6 3/4 x 6 9/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana visit the hermitage of the sage Bharadvaja at...
Central India, Malwa Region, Madhya Pradesh
2018.129gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 18.1 x 15.6 cm (7 1/8 x 6 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Ruler Seated on a Terrace Worshipping at a Shrine of Radha and Krishna
Central India, Madhya Pradesh
2018.135gum tempera and gold on paper25.1 x 20 cm (9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Queen Kaikeyi reminds King Dasharatha about the sacrifices of King Bali...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Court of Amar Singh II (reigned 1698–1710)
2018.142gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 38.2 cm (7 7/8 x 15 1/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Still Life: Bouquet of Flowers Emerging from the Grass
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.161gum tempera on paperPage: 32.4 x 23.5 cm (12 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.); Miniature: 29.8 x 21.6 cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Rama and Lakshmana slay the demon giant Viradha, from Chapters 2 through...
Central India, Bundelkhand Region, Madhya Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Datia
2018.122gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 21 x 29.8 cm (8 1/4 x 11 3/4 in.); Painting: 19 x 28 cm (7 1/2 x 11 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Shvetambara Jain Teacher Giving Instruction
Sahib Ram (Indian, active 1745–1803)
2018.171gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 27.9 cm (7 7/8 x 11 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Prince Performs Austerities (recto); Shiva and His Followers Return to...
Eastern India, Odisha (formerly Orissa)
2018.175gum tempera and lampblack on palm leafLeaf: 5.1 x 41 cm (2 x 16 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Diagrams of the Universe: The Two-and-a-Half Continents, the Universe in...
Western India, Gujarat
2018.201Gum tempera, ink, and gold on cloth83.8 x 155 cm (33 x 61 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna Under a Canopy
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Raghogarh
2018.184Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 26.7 x 17.8 cm (10 1/2 x 7 in.); Miniature: 22.9 x 14 cm (9 x 5 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Woman Plucks Leaves While Awaiting Her Lover: Gunakali Ragini of...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Chawand
2018.136gum tempera and ink on paper20.6 x 18.1 cm (8 1/8 x 7 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Royal Woman Holding a Flower
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.194gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 19.7 x 10 cm (7 3/4 x 3 15/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna and the Cowherds Dive into the River, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.126gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 20.6 x 17.8 cm (8 1/8 x 7 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna Quells the Serpent Kaliya, from a Bhagavata Purana
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.141gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 40.8 x 23 cm (16 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.); Miniature: 36.9 x 19.1 cm (14 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Radha’s Confidante Brings Her to Krishna, Based on Poetry of Bihari ...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
2018.172Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 28.3 x 39.4 cm (11 1/8 x 15 1/2 in.); Miniature: 21.6 x 31.4 cm (8 1/2 x 12 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Taking of the Toll, Dana-Lila
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.86Page: 26.2 x 19.9 cm (10 5/16 x 7 13/16 in.); Image: 21.2 x 17.9 cm (8 3/8 x 7 1/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna Celebrates Holi
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.104gum tempera, gold, and silver on paperPage: 21 x 29.4 cm (8 1/4 x 11 9/16 in.); Image: 15.5 x 23.8 cm (6 1/8 x 9 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.177gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 20 x 41.6 cm (7 7/8 x 16 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Shri Raga, from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)
Nasiruddin (Indian, active 1679–1700)
2018.193Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 27 x 18.4 cm (10 5/8 x 7 1/4 in.); Miniature: 15 x 10 cm (5 7/8 x 3 15/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Lady with Attendant and a Pair of Deer: Probably Gujari Ragini of...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom, probably Chamba
2018.108gum tempera on paperPage: 21.9 x 15.6 cm (8 5/8 x 6 1/8 in.); Image: 16.7 x 10.1 cm (6 9/16 x 4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharaja Shri Anand Singh-ji and His Consort
Ustad Murad (Indian, active 1700s)
2018.195Gum tempera, silver, and gold on paperPage: 22.2 x 16.8 cm (8 3/4 x 6 5/8 in.); Miniature: 15.2 x 10.8 cm (6 x 4 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Portrait of Rao Shiv Singh Chandrawat
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Rajput Kingdom of Jodhpur
2018.196Gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 31.8 x 22.2 cm (12 1/2 x 8 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Morning Toilette
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.115gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 26.5 x 18.6 cm (10 7/16 x 7 5/16 in.); Image: 22.1 x 13.8 cm (8 11/16 x 5 7/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Nanda and the Elders in Council with the Cowherds, from a Bhagavata Purana
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.192Gum tempera, silver, and gold on paperPage: 30 x 38 cm (11 13/16 x 14 15/16 in.); Miniature: 22.5 x 31.1 cm (8 7/8 x 12 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Warrior Mounting a Held Horse: Saindhava Ragaputra of Shri, from a...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.90gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 25.7 x 18.8 cm (10 1/8 x 7 3/8 in.); Image: 20.8 x 14.5 cm (8 3/16 x 5 11/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna and Radha Quarreling: Shatha Nayaka, from a Rasikapriya
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.158Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 28.3 x 18.4 cm (11 1/8 x 7 1/4 in.); Miniature: 26.4 x 15.3 cm (10 3/8 x 6 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna Exacts a Toll from the Milkmaids: Dana-Lila, from a Bhagavata...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.186gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 21.6 x 29.2 cm (8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Portrait of Prince Sur Singh Rathor of Bikaner (1594–1631)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.188Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 20.5 x 13.4 cm (8 1/16 x 5 1/4 in.); Miniature: 11.2 x 6.4 cm (4 7/16 x 2 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Raja Bikram Singh of Guler (r. 1661–75) Smoking a Hookah
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.89gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 21.7 x 28.8 cm (8 9/16 x 11 5/16 in.); Image: 17.2 x 24.4 cm (6 3/4 x 9 5/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Fertility Worship of Krishna
India, Himachal Pradesh, Mandi
2018.97gum tempera on paperPage: 29.2 x 21.6 cm (11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.); Image: 23.6 x 16.6 cm (9 5/16 x 6 9/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar (r. 1778–1828) with a Consort
Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824)
2018.150Gum tempera, silver and gold on paperMiniature: 24.8 x 15.9 cm (9 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna and Consort on a Palace Balcony with Musicians: Vukharo...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.179gum tempera, ink, silver, and gold on paperPage: 32.7 x 23.8 cm (12 7/8 x 9 3/8 in.); Miniature: 18.8 x 12.7 cm (7 3/8 x 5 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Descent of the Ganges
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.111Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 20.8 x 29.8 cm (8 3/16 x 11 3/4 in.); Image: 17.6 x 26.9 cm (6 15/16 x 10 9/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Heroine Who Waits Anxiously for Her Absent Lover: Utka Nayika
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.114Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 26.3 x 17.8 cm (10 3/8 x 7 in.); Image: 25.2 x 16.6 cm (9 15/16 x 6 9/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Woman Longing for Her Lover: Verati Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.176gum tempera, ink, gold, and silver on paperPage: 30.2 x 24.2 cm (11 7/8 x 9 1/2 in.); Miniature: 21 x 11.4 cm (8 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. 1828–66) Worships Brij Nathji as the...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.181gum tempera and gold on paperPurchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Five Poses of Krishna Making Love, from a Bikaner Bhagavata Purana
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.187Gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 17.5 x 25.4 cm (6 7/8 x 10 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna Playing with the Gopis in the Yamuna
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Nurpur
2018.118gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 24.8 x 17.8 cm (9 3/4 x 7 in.); Image: 23.5 x 16.6 cm (9 1/4 x 6 9/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Ascetic Princess with Snakes in a Wilderness: Asavari Ragini, from a...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.190gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 25.8 x 18.2 cm (10 3/16 x 7 3/16 in.); Miniature: 19.7 x 12.7 cm (7 3/4 x 5 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna and Balarama Touching the Feet of Vasudeva and Devaki
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.85Gum tempera, gold and silver on paperPage: 28.5 x 21.6 cm (11 1/4 x 8 1/2 in.); Image: 24.3 x 16.5 cm (9 9/16 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Raja Sansar Chand Attacking Kangra Fort
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
2018.120Gum tempera, ink, and gold on cotton clothPainting: 81.3 x 264 cm (32 x 103 15/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna Lifts Mount Govardhan, from a Bhagavata Purana
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.134Gum tempera on paperPage: 19.4 x 27.6 cm (7 5/8 x 10 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Rati, the Goddess of Erotic Love, Takes Aim at Krishna, from a Rasikapriya
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Raghogarh
2018.183Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 31.8 x 26 cm (12 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.); Miniature: 26 x 23.5 cm (10 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Disconsolate Lady on a Terrace with Attendants
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Raghogarh
2018.185Gum tempera, silver, and gold on paperPage: 28.3 x 22.9 cm (11 1/8 x 9 in.); Miniature: 23.5 x 15.2 cm (9 1/4 x 6 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharaja Anup Singh of Bikaner (reigned 1669–98) Receives a Courtier
Ruknuddin (Indian, active c. 1666–97)
2018.191Ink and gum tempera on paperPage: 25 x 18.3 cm (9 13/16 x 7 3/16 in.); Miniature: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Prince Mathu Singh of Jatoli on a Blue Horse Riding to Udaipur
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar or Jatoli
2018.164gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 27.7 x 23.8 cm (10 7/8 x 9 3/8 in.); Miniature: 21.9 x 18.1 cm (8 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Heroine and Her Paramour: Malavi Ragini, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.139gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 37.5 x 29.2 cm (14 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Lovers on a Terrace: Ramakali Ragini of Hindol, from a Bundi Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.156gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 21.3 x 12.4 cm (8 3/8 x 4 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Raja Chattar Singh smoking
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.109Page: 19.7 x 16.4 cm (7 3/4 x 6 7/16 in.); Image: 15.3 x 12.6 cm (6 x 4 15/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Woman Charms Snakes in the Wilderness: Asavari Ragini, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Sirohi
2018.199gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 22.2 x 16.5 cm (8 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.); Miniature: 18.4 x 13.3 cm (7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A noble, probably Raja Gaur Sen, receives another noble
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Mandi
2018.99Gum tempera on paperPage: 19.8 x 14.8 cm (7 13/16 x 5 13/16 in.); Image: 16.4 x 14.8 cm (6 7/16 x 5 13/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Goddess Mangala, from a Devi Series
India, Rajasthan, Ajmer
2018.154Gum tempera on paperMiniature: 24.8 x 21 cm (9 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Women Worshipping a Shiva Linga: Devagandhari Ragini of Hindol, from a...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.87gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 21 x 18.4 cm (8 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Couple Seated Against Two Pillows Making Love
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.110gum tempera on paperPage: 21.2 x 18.1 cm (8 3/8 x 7 1/8 in.); Image: 18.1 x 16.4 cm (7 1/8 x 6 7/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Heroine Waiting for Her Paramour: Vasakasajja Nayika, from a Nurpur...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Nurpur
2018.116Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 28.4 x 20.2 cm (11 3/16 x 7 15/16 in.); Image: 24.4 x 16.7 cm (9 5/8 x 6 9/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Sentiment of Peace: Sama Rasa, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.124Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 19.7 x 16.2 cm (7 3/4 x 6 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Brahmin gives Krishna the Message or Invitation for the Competition to...
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.133Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 17.1 x 19.7 cm (6 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharana Ari Singh II of Mewar (r. 1761–73) with His Consort on a Terrace
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.147Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 46 x 30.9 cm (18 1/8 x 12 3/16 in.); Miniature: 41 x 24.5 cm (16 1/8 x 9 5/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharana Sangram Singh II of Mewar (r. 1710–34) and Stages a Boar Hunt...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur
2018.145gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting: 48.3 x 53.4 cm (19 x 21 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharana Jawan Singh of Mewar (r. 1828–38) Holding a Falcon
Ghasi (Indian, active c. 1820–36)
2018.149gum tempera, pearls, silk, and gold on paperPage: 31.2 x 23.9 cm (12 5/16 x 9 7/16 in.); Painting: 21.6 x 13.8 cm (8 1/2 x 5 7/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Woman Worshipping the Rising Sun (Surya Puja)
Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824)
2018.151gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 23.8 x 17.1 cm (9 3/8 x 6 3/4 in.); Miniature: 20.3 x 13.3 cm (8 x 5 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Rathor Noble Visiting a Holy Man at a Vishnu Shrine
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar
2018.202gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 33.4 x 29.3 cm (13 1/8 x 11 9/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Equestrian Portrait of Maharana Raj Singh II of Mewar (r. 1755–62)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.148Gum tempera and gold on paper40 x 28 cm (15 3/4 x 11 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Woman Feeding Deer: Todi Ragini, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2018.167gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 21.6 x 19.4 cm (8 1/2 x 7 5/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
King Bikramaditya Summons Madhava, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari kingdom of Mandi or Bilaspur
2018.92gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 21.2 x 30.7 cm (8 3/8 x 12 1/16 in.); Image: 18.7 x 28.6 cm (7 3/8 x 11 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna and Radha Avoid Embarrassment: Mottaita Bhava, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.125Gum tempera and gold on paper21.5 x 17.2 cm (8 7/16 x 6 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Goddess Annihilates the Demon Raktabija, from a Devi-Mahatmya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.128gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 16.2 x 25.7 cm (6 3/8 x 10 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakari Ragini, from a Ragamala
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.130Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 21 x 16.5 cm (8 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Three Musicians Perform Before a King: Shri Raga, from a Ragamala
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.131gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper20.8 x 16.5 cm (8 3/16 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar (r. 1734–51) Dressed as a Bhil, Hunting...
Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824)
2018.146gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 17.2 x 24.8 cm (6 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Sultan Ibrahim ibn Adham of Balkh Visited by Angels
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.160gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 24.2 x 32.8 cm (9 1/2 x 12 15/16 in.); Miniature: 17.2 x 25.7 cm (6 3/4 x 10 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna Abhisarika Nayika, from a Rasikapriya manuscript
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2018.166Gum tempera on paperMiniature: 12.1 x 12.7 cm (4 3/4 x 5 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. 1828–66) Hunting Buffalo
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.180gum tempera, gold and silver on paperPage: 31.5 x 41 cm (12 3/8 x 16 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
King Muchukunda Enters the Realm of Mount Gandhamadana to Attain...
Fattu (Indian)
2018.83gum tempera, gold, and silver on paperPage: 30.3 x 40.7 cm (11 15/16 x 16 in.); Image: 27.1 x 37.5 cm (10 11/16 x 14 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Women Play Music for Radha and Krishna: Chitrini Nayika, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.132gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 22.9 x 16.2 cm (9 x 6 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharaja Balwant Singh of Ratlam (r. 1825–57) in Procession with His...
Kushala (Indian, active c. 1825)
2018.152gum tempera, gold and silver on paper27.9 x 32.7 cm (11 x 12 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Two Elephants in Combat
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.178Page: 35.6 x 53.4 cm (14 x 21 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Noblewoman at a Jharokha Window Holding a Rose, from a Portraits of...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Sawar
2018.182gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 28 x 25.2 cm (11 x 9 15/16 in.); Miniature: 24.8 x 21.6 cm (9 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Farhad Kills Himself After Hearing the False News of Shirin’s Death
Amar Das Bhatti (Indian, active 1800s) and 1 other
2018.198gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 29.8 x 19.6 cm (11 3/4 x 7 11/16 in.); Miniature: 28.6 x 17.8 cm (11 1/4 x 7 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Shiva Seated on a Throne in a Landscape
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.113gum tempera on paperPage: 30.2 x 21.9 cm (11 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.); Image: 28.3 x 19.8 cm (11 1/8 x 7 13/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The  Lover Leaves Wistfully in the Morning after a Passionate Tryst:...
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.123Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 19.1 x 16.5 cm (7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Abduction of Rukmini: Krishna Tied the Hands of Rukma, from a Bhagavata...
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.127Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 16.9 x 20 cm (6 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.); Miniature: 14 x 17.8 cm (5 1/2 x 7 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Raja Ram Chand of Amber (r. 1667–88) Hunting Wild Boar
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2018.169gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 26 x 37.8 cm (10 1/4 x 14 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Drawing of a Man’s Head with an Unusual Turban
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kishangarh
2018.174gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 22.6 x 16.5 cm (8 7/8 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Madhava Plays his Vina before Five Women Drawing Water from a Well, from...
India, Bilaspur
2018.93gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 19.1 x 28.6 cm (7 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.); Page: 21.7 x 30.9 cm (8 9/16 x 12 3/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Kandala Dies on Hearing the News of Madhava’s Death, from a Madhavanala...
India, Bilaspur
2018.94gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 17.6 x 28.5 cm (6 15/16 x 11 1/4 in.); Page: 20.2 x 31 cm (7 15/16 x 12 3/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Madhava Faces a Man Holding a Scale, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala
India, Bilaspur
2018.95gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 19.2 x 28.7 cm (7 9/16 x 11 5/16 in.); Page: 21.8 x 30.4 cm (8 9/16 x 11 15/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Worship of Stone Image of Shiva and Parvati within a Shrine
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.112gum tempera on paperPage: 38 x 24.8 cm (14 15/16 x 9 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharana Sangram Singh II (r. 1710–34) Worshipping a Linga Under a...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.144Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 24.8 x 18.1 cm (9 3/4 x 7 1/8 in.); Miniature: 23.2 x 16.8 cm (9 1/8 x 6 5/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Group of Women in Ecstasy Before Madhava, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala
India, Bilaspur
2018.91gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 21.7 x 31 cm (8 9/16 x 12 3/16 in.); Image: 19.1 x 28.3 cm (7 1/2 x 11 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A European Woman Pouring Wine into a Cup
2018.143gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 45.5 x 30.3 cm (17 15/16 x 11 15/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Raja Hari Sen of Mandi (r. 1604–1623/37)
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Mandi
2018.96Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 31.8 x 17.8 cm (12 1/2 x 7 in.); Image: 29.8 x 15.6 cm (11 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Goddess Kali Standing on a Mountaintop
Master of the court of Mandi (Indian)
2018.98Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 28.1 x 18.4 cm (11 1/16 x 7 1/4 in.); Image: 24.9 x 15.3 cm (9 13/16 x 6 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Elephant of Maharana Jai Singh of Mewar (r. 1680–98) Catches a Horse...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.137Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 31.1 x 49.2 cm (12 1/4 x 19 3/8 in.); Miniature: 27 x 45.4 cm (10 5/8 x 17 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Woman Addressing a Peacock: Gujari Ragini of Megh, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi or Raghogarh
2018.159gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 31.2 x 24.8 cm (12 5/16 x 9 3/4 in.); Miniature: 24.2 x 17.8 cm (9 1/2 x 7 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Portrait of Gadadhar Prasad
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Alwar
2018.173gum tempera and gold on cotton cloth47.6 x 37.5 cm (18 3/4 x 14 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Draupadi Rescued from Abduction, from a Mahabharata
Northern India, Popular Mughal School, probably done at Bikaner
2018.189gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 14.6 x 19.4 cm (5 3/4 x 7 5/8 in.); Miniature: 11.2 x 16.5 cm (4 7/16 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Devi Enshrined and Holding the Tongue of a Demon
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Sirohi; or Northern Deccan, Aurangabad
2018.200gum tempera, gold, and silver on paperPage: 35.6 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
An Amorous Couple, Probably Raja Mahendra Pal of Basohli (r. 1806–13)...
Northern India, Jammu and Kashmir, Pahari Kingdom of Basohli
2018.84Gum tempera on paperImage: 18.5 x 12.1 cm (7 5/16 x 4 3/4 in.); Page: 21.6 x 15 cm (8 1/2 x 5 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Palace Women Enjoy Music by the Side of a Water Cascade
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.105gum tempera, gold and silver on paperPage: 29.6 x 20.6 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/8 in.); Image: 24.1 x 16 cm (9 1/2 x 6 5/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Seated Lady Smoking a Hookah
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.106gum tempera, gold, and beetle-wing carapaces on paperPage: 32.1 x 25.3 cm (12 5/8 x 9 15/16 in.); Image: 24.1 x 16 cm (9 1/2 x 6 5/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Royal Woman in a Pavilion: Desavarari Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.138gum tempera, ink, silver, and gold on paperPage: 38.1 x 28.9 cm (15 x 11 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Prince Amar Singh (1672–1710) Drives His Own Elephant
Mewar Stipple Master (Indian)
2018.140gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 26.8 x 40 cm (10 9/16 x 15 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A page from a Punishment series: Punishment for murder
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.162gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 33.7 x 24.8 cm (13 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.); Miniature: 27.3 x 17.5 cm (10 3/4 x 6 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna Watches the Milkmaids  Circumambulating a Sacred Tree: the Month...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.163gum tempera on paperPage: 29.2 x 21 cm (11 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Falcon on a Perch
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2018.165gum tempera on paperMiniature: 12.8 x 8.9 cm (5 1/16 x 3 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A King Making Love in the Harem
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
2018.170gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 13.7 x 9.5 cm (5 3/8 x 3 3/4 in.); Miniature: 8.3 x 8.6 cm (3 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Couple in Their Chamber in Early Morning: Vighada Ragaputra of Shri,...
2018.88gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 21 x 17.8 cm (8 1/4 x 7 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Heroine Who Waits Anxiously for Her Absent Lover: Utka Nayika
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.103Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 24.8 x 18.7 cm (9 3/4 x 7 3/8 in.); Miniature: 21 x 15.1 cm (8 1/4 x 5 15/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Head Priest Govardhan Lalji (1862–1934) Offers a Lamp to Shri Nathji in...
Ghasiram Hardev Sharma (Indian, 1869–1931)
2018.153Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 28.6 x 21.9 cm (11 1/4 x 8 5/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund©
Krishna Fluting
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.157Gum tempera on paperPage: 21.9 x 14.3 cm (8 5/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Miniature: 17.2 x 9.5 cm (6 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Nakiya, probably Proshitaperyasi Nayika
India, Jammu
2018.100Color on paperMiniature: 21 x 14 cm (8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
King and Queen in Zenana: Sandehi Ragini, Wife of Bhairava, from the ...
India, Basohli
2018.82Color on paperPage: 20.3 x 19.7 cm (8 x 7 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A drawing of Caparisoned Elephant and Horses
India, Jammu
2018.101Miniature: 41 x 36.2 cm (16 1/8 x 14 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Gosain Narottam Das
India, Jasrota
2018.102Page: 20.3 x 17.2 cm (8 x 6 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0