The Royal Kite Original Gouache Painting by Neha Soni

Inspired by Varval Ragaputra from the Ragamala series (Nurpur, c. 1740), this painting is a tribute to the grace and poetic beauty of the Mughal–Pahadi Kangra tradition.

The scene depicts a king enjoying a quiet moment of leisure with his queen, flying a kite together in an atmosphere of companionship and contentment. The soaring kite symbolizes freedom, aspiration, and the simple joys that transcend status and time. Their shared attention toward the sky creates a sense of harmony, reflecting both affection and the peaceful rhythm of royal life.

Reference: Varval Ragaputra, Ragamala Series, Nurpur, c. 1740
Collection: Francesca Galloway

Size : 7.5 x 9 inches
Medium : Natural pigment on handmade Nepali Paper
Technique : Mughal-pahadi Kangra tradition
Unframed (Mounted)

Materials used:

Hand made paper, 100% cotton, Natural bright pigment

Details:

• Gouache painting on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 19.05 x 22.86 x 0.08cm (unframed) / 19.05 x 22.86cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits