Public-domain art from Northwestern India

114 public-domain plates · 5th century to 19th century · 13 attributed

• Portrait of Maharaja Pratap Singh (1764–1803) Sahib Ram (Indian, active 1745–1803)c. 1793
• Prince Amar Singh (1672–1710) Drives His Own Elephant Mewar Stipple Master (Indian)c. 1695
• Maharana Jawan Singh of Mewar (r. 1828–38) Holding a Falcon Ghasi (Indian, active c. 1820–36)c. 1835
• Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar (r. 1734–51) Dressed as a Bhil, Hunting Deer at Night Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824)c. 1735–40
• Maharaja Balwant Singh of Ratlam (r. 1825–57) in Procession with His Relatives and Courtiers Kushala (Indian, active c. 1825)1825
• Farhad Kills Himself After Hearing the False News of Shirin’s Death Amar Das Bhatti (Indian, active 1800s)c. 1810
• Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar (r. 1778–1828) with a Consort Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824)c. 1810
• Maharaja Anup Singh of Bikaner (reigned 1669–98) Receives a Courtier Ruknuddin (Indian, active c. 1666–97)c. 1690
• A girl worshipping the rising sun (Surya puja) Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824)c. 1810
• Maharana Jagat Singh II Hunting Jugarsi, son of Jiva (Indian, active mid-1700s)1747
• Maharaja Shri Anand Singh-ji and His Consort Ustad Murad (Indian, active 1700s)1729
• Maharana Jagat Singh Attending the Raslila Jai Ram (Indian, active 1710–40)1736
• Shvetambara Jain Teacher Giving Instruction Sahib Ram (Indian, active 1745–1803)c. 1750–60
• Lovers and an Old Crone c. 1780–90
• God Shiva in His Ferocious Aspect as Mahakala Dancing c. 1700–1710
• Nanda Solves Vasudeva’s Dilemma, from a Bhagavata Purana c. 1610
• Sri Nathaji c. 1900
• Krishna Fluting c. 1675–1700
• Worship of Dvaraka Nathji at Kankroli c. 1880
• Todi Ragini, from a Ragamala Series c. 1750–75
• Jai Singh III of Jaipur (r. 1818–1835) Riding c. 1820
• Lovers (Mithuna) c. 973
• Tiger Hunt of Raja Ram Singh II c. 1830–40
• Worship of Shiva and Devi early 1700s
• Radha Awaiting Reconciliation with Krishna, from a Gita Govinda of Jayadeva c. 1680
• Pichvai of Shri Nathji 1825–50
• Jaswant Singh of Jodhpur (reigned 1635–1678) c. 1660–65
• Akrura Drives Krishna and Balarama to Mathura, from the “Isarda Bhagavata Purana” c. 1560–70
• Krishna and the Gopis Gather for Rasamandala c. 1720–30
• Woman Feeding Deer: Todi Ragini, from a Ragamala c. 1610
• Equestrian Portrait of Maharana Raj Singh II of Mewar (r. 1755–62) c. 1760
• Bagalamukhi, the eighth Mahavidya, from a Dashamahavidya series c. 1725
• Portrait of Gadadhar Prasad 1881
• Woman Addressing a Peacock: Gujari Ragini of Megh, from a Ragamala c. 1680
• The Elephant of Maharana Jai Singh of Mewar (r. 1680–98) Catches a Horse by the Tail c. 1680
• A King Making Love in the Harem c. 1720–30
• Falcon on a Perch c. 1610
• Krishna watches the milkmaids circumambulating a sacred tree: The month of Jyestha (May–June), from a Barahmasa (The Twelve Months) c. 1760
• A page from a Punishment series: Punishment for murder c. 1740
• Maharana Ari Singh II of Mewar (r. 1761–73) with His Consort on a Terrace c. 1761
• A Royal Woman in a Pavilion: Desavarari Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala c. 1695
• A Rathor Noble Visiting a Holy Man at a Vishnu Shrine c. 1760
• Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. 1828–66) Hunting Buffalo 1832
• Krishna Abhisarika Nayika, from a Rasikapriya manuscript c. 1615–25
• Sultan Ibrahim ibn Adham of Balkh Visited by Angels c. 1740
• Maharana Sangram Singh II of Mewar (r. 1710–34) and Stages a Boar Hunt with Tigers at Sadri c. 1720
• Krishna and Gopis c. 1660
• A Woman Charms Snakes in the Wilderness: Asavari Ragini, from a Ragamala early 1700s
• Two Elephants in Combat 1700–1730
• Drawing of a Man’s Head with an Unusual Turban c. 1780
• Raja Ram Chand of Amber (r. 1667–88) Hunting Wild Boar c. 1670
• Prince Mathu Singh of Jatoli on a Blue Horse Riding to Udaipur c. 1720
• Lovers on a Terrace: Ramakali Ragini of Hindol, from a Bundi Ragamala c. 1610
• A Heroine and Her Paramour: Malavi Ragini, from a Ragamala c. 1695
• Pendant: Krishna as Shri Nathji c. 1800–1830
• Portrait of Maharaja Rai Singh of Bikaner (reigned 1574–1612) c. 1610
• Portrait of Rao Shiv Singh Chandrawat c. 1720
• Ascetic Princess with Snakes in a Wilderness: Asavari Ragini, from a Ragamala c. 1650
• Krishna and Consort on a Palace Balcony with Musicians: Vukharo Ragaputra of Bhairav, from the “Boston Ragamala” 1770–75
• Still Life: Bouquet of Flowers Emerging from the Grass c. 1750
• Maharana Sangram Singh II (r. 1710–34) Worshipping a Linga Under a Banyan Tree c. 1712–15
• Prince Shreyamsa dreams of the coming of Rishabha, from a Panchakalyanaka (Five Auspicious Events) 1670–80
• Shri Raga, from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) 1695
• Five Poses of Krishna Making Love, from a Bikaner Bhagavata Purana c. 1600
• A Disconsolate Lady on a Terrace with Attendants c. 1730
• Rati, the Goddess of Erotic Love, Takes Aim at Krishna, from a Rasikapriya c. 1660
• Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. 1828–66) Worships Brij Nathji as the Bridegroom c. 1830s
• Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok c. 1700
• Woman Longing for Her Lover: Verati Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala 1650–60
• Royal Elephant Ramkali with a Mahout c. 1761
• Friends of Krishna, folio 163 from a Bhakti Ratnavali of Vishnu Puri 1725–50
• Nanda and the Elders in Council with the Cowherds, from a Bhagavata Purana c. 1690–1700
• Portrait of Prince Sur Singh Rathor of Bikaner (1594–1631) 1611–13
• Krishna Exacts a Toll from the Milkmaids: Dana-Lila, from a Bhagavata Purana c. 1600
• Noblewoman at a Jharokha Window Holding a Rose, from a Portraits of Women series c. 1730
• Krishna and Radha Quarreling: Shatha Nayaka, from a Rasikapriya c. 1680
• Krishna Quells the Serpent Kaliya, from a Bhagavata Purana c. 1710
• Inkstand 1800s
• Royal Woman Holding a Flower c. 1670s–80s
• A Woman Plucks Leaves While Awaiting Her Lover: Gunakali Ragini of Malkos, from the “Chawand Ragamala” 1605
• Queen Kaikeyi reminds King Dasharatha about the sacrifices of King Bali and King Shivi, folio 39 from the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama's Journey) c. 1710
• Portrait of Sardar Singh (Son of Savant Singh, 1730–68) c. 1760
• Krishna Under a Canopy c. 1680
• Maharaja Abhai Singh of Marwar (reigned 1724–49), Equestrian, Watching Girls Swinging at the Teej Festival c. 1740
• Radha’s Confidante Brings Her to Krishna, based on poetry of Bihari (Indian, 1595–1663) c. 1790–1800
• Maru Ragini, from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) 1650–80
• Portrait of a Woman c 1675–1700
• Ravana battles the great vulture Jatayu and defeats him by throwing stones in his mouth, folio 18 (recto) from a Chandana Malayagiri Varta (Story of King Chandana and Queen Malayagiri) of Karamachand 1744–45
• Jatayu approaches Rama and Lakshmana who are wondering where Sita could be, folio 18 (verso) from a Chandana Malayagiri Varta (Story of King Chandana and Queen Malayagiri) of Karamachand 1744–45
• Maharao Chattar Sal (reigned 1758–64) of Kota in a Palanquin c. 1760
• Krishna asks for sweets, from a Sursagar of Surdas (Indian, c. 1480–1580) 1705–10
• Maharao Kishor Singh II of Kota (r. 1819–28) Worshiping Krishna as Brij Rajji c. 1825
• Sindhu Raga c. 1720
• Pendant with Chain 1700s
• Female Tree Deity with Attendant c. 973
• Cover for a Box Decorated with Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, and Ganesha c. 1800
• Box Decorated with Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, and Ganesha c. 1800
• Box decorated with Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, and Ganesha c. 1800
• Plate with Nandi in Center c. 1800
• Folio 18 from a Chandana Malayagiri Varta (Story of King Chandana and Queen Malayagiri) of Karamachand: Ravana battles the great vulture Jatayu and defeats him by throwing stones in his mouth (recto); Jatayu approaches Rama and Lakshmana who are wondering where Sita could be (verso) 1744–45
• Pendant 1700s
• Rana Amar Singh II (reigned 1698–1710) smoking a hookah c. 1700
• Tiger Hunt of Ram Singh II c. 1830–40
• Girls Spraying Each Other at Holi c. 1640–50
• Gunakali Ragini c. 1750
• Locket 1700s
• The Birth of Krishna, from a Sursagar of Surdas (Indian, c. 1480–1580) 1705–10
• A Young, Angry Heroine, Folio 28 from a Rasamanjari c. 1615–20
• Plate with a Scene of Revelry 400s CE
• Royal women shooting from a pavilion c. 1810
• Mother Goddess c. 600
• Frieze with Dancer and Musicians c. 973
• Pendant with Matsya (fish incarnation of Vishnu) defeating Hayagriva 1800s
• Shri Raga, from a Ragamala c. 1695