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Sindhu Raga
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The inscription at the top identifies this painting as Sindhu Raga, which is the <em>raga </em>(or musical mode) of heroic sentiment. The painting is meant to elicit the same feelings in the viewer as a rousing piece of music played in the Sindhu key. <br>Paintings of Sindhu Raga depict battle scenes. In this example, the composition conveys the chaotic melee and violence of war. Heads are being lopped off; carrion birds swoop down unfazed. Above the horizon against the sky at the far right is the god of war, Karttikeya, in his chariot. Three angels carry garlands for the dead.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1720 |
| Culture / Origin | Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar |
| Medium | Gum tempera and ink on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 48.1 x 27.9 cm (18 15/16 x 11 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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