Rama
Painting
mid 19th century (made)
mid 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the Ramayana. Rama is shown breaking the bow of Shiva at the court of Sita's father Janaka, the king of Mithila. The assembled courtiers gather round to watch the king, Rama and his brother.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Rama (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Rama breaking Shiva's bow, opaque watercolour on paper. Rajasthan, mid 19th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the Ramayana. Rama is shown breaking the bow of Shiva at the court of Sita's father Janaka, the king of Mithila. The assembled courtiers gather round to watch the king, Rama and his brother. |
| Style | |
| Object history | Transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design. RP 51/2237 |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Literary reference | Ramayana |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | D.410-1889 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2003 |
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