Saraswati, Goddess of learning and arts
Saraswati is the goddess of learning and the arts (e.g., music), and is often seen playing the Veena, a string instrument. She is also worshipped as the goddess of thoughts of truth and forgiveness.
Music
Leopoldo Dagradi
Leopoldo Dagradi (1871-1928) was an Italian operatic tenor who studied at the Regio Conservatorio of Milan, receiving his diploma in 1898. His professional journey began in 1900; this card, autographed by him, would have been given away when he was
The Indian Army - The Music
Indian troops in France brought their own music bands which created great interest among the French, who attended concerts in towns where these men performed. Note the dhols and flutes shown here. As one correspondent wrote: “Mr. G.
A Fair Musician
Among the Paul Gerhardt postcards published by The Ravi Varma Press, this seems to be one of the rarer ones. Postally used in Glasgow, Scotland on Nov.
Lessons in Music
Lessons in Music was published around 1905, when Dhurandhar participated in the first Bombay Exhibition, the official medal which he designed and received a Gold Medal for, in addition to other awards.
A Hindu Musician
A hand-tinted studio postcard using what seem like only three carefully deployed colors - red, green and a hint of yellow or cream on the balustrade. The artistry is in getting the sitar bridges almost right.
Music
[Verso, handwritten] "Oct. 24, 1915. My dear Annie, Do you think you could play this instrument? The music is very weird but I suppose they think it is nice. I don't!
A Nautch Party
A very early postcard of nautch or dancing women, shown here in a classical post, one hand on hip, the other raised, sometimes called "in attitude," on postcards.
