Month of Ashadha from a Barahmasa series

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.

Historical period(s)
1770-80
Medium
Ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (overall): 24.5 x 15.2 cm (9 5/8 x 6 in)
Geography
India
Credit Line
Bequest of Charles and Catherine Page
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Collection
Accession Number
S1997.134
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Drawing
Type

Drawing

Keywords
India, princess, sage, season
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Description

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.

Collection Area(s)
South Asian and Himalayan Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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