cover image: Month of Ashadha from a Barahmasa series

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Month of Ashadha from a Barahmasa series

1770

The drawing, from a Barahmasa or Twelve Months set, depicts the monsoon month of Ashadha (June-July), indicated by the wind-blown trees and shrubs. A prince and princess watch from the terrace above while a sage sits in front of his forest hut fronted by a lotus pond. National Museum of Asian Art Collection
india art seasons south asians season sage princess south asian and himalayan art himalayan peoples
Collection
Google Cultural Institute Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection
Dates
1770-80
Format
Ink on paper
Pages
H x W (overall): 24.5 x 15.2 cm (9 5/8 x 6 in)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
S1997.134
Rights
Bequest of Charles and Catherine Page
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/ca3fb2830c84fc48c4a67f39f6817592

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