Hanuman, Rama and Sita
Painting
ca. 1890 (made)
ca. 1890 (made)
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Painting, in watercolour on paper, Hanuman, the monkey king, is shown with blue fur, kneeling on the floor and opening his heart to reveal Rama and Sita surrounded by a red background.
Object details
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| Title | Hanuman, Rama and Sita (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Kalighat painting, Hanuman revealing Rama and Sita in his heart, watercolour on paper, Kolkata, ca. 1890 |
| Physical description | Painting, in watercolour on paper, Hanuman, the monkey king, is shown with blue fur, kneeling on the floor and opening his heart to reveal Rama and Sita surrounded by a red background. |
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| Content description | Hanuman, the monkey king, is shown with blue fur, kneeling on the floor and opening his heart to reveal Rama and Sita surrounded by a red background. |
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| Credit line | Given by Ernest H. Hindley, Esq. |
| Object history | Historical significance: Calcutta was recognised as the Capital of British India from 1833-1912. By the 1830s, artists had arrived from rural villages in Bengal and began to produce paintings that reflected local history, mythology, customs and conflicts of a colonised society. As a popular art form, these artists are recognised for their use of brilliant colour, simplified images and swift brushstrokes that became the hallmark of Kalighat painting in the 19th and early 20th century. Given by Ernest H. Hindley, Esq., Lightcliffe[?], Shepherd's Hill, Highgate, N. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. RP 1914-2063M |
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| Accession number | IM.133-1914 |
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| Record created | December 5, 2002 |
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