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Court lady singing and playing the vina (recto)
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Her mouth open slightly in song, the woman’s hennaed fingers strum a three-string vina, an Indian musical instrument with a resonator made from a gourd. Music was an essential component of courtly entertainment, along with the drinking of wine and the appreciation of poetry, paintings, and jewels.
| Artist / Maker | Muhammad Rizavi Hindi |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1760 |
| Culture / Origin | India, Lucknow, Mughal, 18th century |
| Medium | Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Miniature: 21.6 x 16.8 cm (8 1/2 x 6 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Muhammad Rizavi Hindi (Indian, active mid-1700s) Full biography →
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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