8 UMMA Objects
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The central figure in the foreground is seated outdoors on an orange carpet with a green border, which is itself on a white carpet decorated in a floral pattern.  He reclines against a pillow. He is dressed in a sheer white shirt and yellow dhoti with a headdress. He is wearing a pearl necklace and has pearls in his headdress. His right hand rests on a foot while the other hand is extended outward. Behind him to the left is an attendant who is holding a fan over the central figure's head. The attendant is dressed more simply in white with a red headdress. A large hill looms in the background against a dark blue sky. An inscription is placed in the red border of the painting.
Indian (Indian (South Asian))
Portrait of Badan Singh of Rampur
1775 – 1785
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink for the James Marshall Plumer Memorial Collection
1980/2.248
Ink, watercolor and gold on paper. Central figure, Vishnu with devotees on his right and left. Male figures are located on the left side of Vishnu and the female figures on the right. The animals are depicted on the lower half of the portrait which goes with traditional hierarchical beliefs. The tiger is on the left and the elephant on the right.
Artist Unknown, India, Rajasthan, Mewar School
Bilvamangala series: Krishna Venerated by People and Animals (fol. no. 8)
1695 – 1705
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. Figiel and Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Figiel
1983/2.111
This miniature painting is placed on a red background with text written above it. A female figure in the center dressed in red feeds a peacock perched on a tree. On her left is a white building. 
Indian (Indian (South Asian))
Ragini Madhumadhavi
1795 – 1805
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink
1985/2.135
This miniature painting is placed on a beige background within a geometric border. Text is placed within a cartouche at the top of the page and above the painting, as is typical of the Jaipur style. In the center of the painting, Krishna and Radha are seated closely together on a rectangular carpet. Three female attendants are tending to the couple to their left while another female attendant peeks behind a red curtain in the backgroud. 
Indian (Indian (South Asian))
Dipak Raga
1795 – 1805
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink
1985/1.133
This miniature painting is placed on a red background with text written above it. In the center, a woman is adorning herself while looking at a mirror that is held by a female attendant. They are seated inside a marble pavilion, with projecting porches topped by cupolas and a small rooftop chamber. Another female attendent plays a string instrument to the side in the foreground.
Indian (Indian (South Asian))
Bilaval Ragini
1795 – 1805
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink for the James Marshall Plumer Memorial Collection
1980/2.244
The painting is part of a manuscript page. The painting occupies the left side of the page while the text occupies the panel on the right. The painting features Devi in the foreground who receives a demon warrior. Devi holds a white trident in one of her four arms while another arm holds a cup. She sits in front of a domed white marble structure, facing the demon warrior, who has a sword and bow and arrow.
Artist Unknown, India, Rajasthan, Sirohi School
A Demon Warrior Worships Devi
18th century
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink
1985/2.139
The painting depicts a scene at night with a panel of text at the top. A central female figure sits on a rectangular carpet gazing upwardly at a male face. Three female attendants are standing beside her. A moon shines in the background. 
Indian (Indian (South Asian))
Nayika who casts away her jewels
1767 – 1799
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink for the James Marshall Plumer Memorial Collection
1980/2.245
Two lovers sit in an elaborate, symmetrical marble palace, decorated with inlaid stone and a domed roof. Inside, a highly individualized prince sits near his lover and caresses her chin. Above the scene is a box containing calligraphic text.
Indian (Indian (South Asian))
Dipak Raga
1795 – 1805
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink
1985/1.134
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