Painting
late 19th century (made)
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Painting, in watercolour on paper, Rama, with blue skin, and members of the monkey army who assist him to rescue Sita, confront a king, a retainer and a woman (possibly Sita, although the king does not appear to be the many-headed Ravana who abducted her).
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Materials and techniques | Painted in watercolour on paper |
Brief description | Painting, Ramayana scene, watercolour on paper, Savantvadi, late 19th century |
Physical description | Painting, in watercolour on paper, Rama, with blue skin, and members of the monkey army who assist him to rescue Sita, confront a king, a retainer and a woman (possibly Sita, although the king does not appear to be the many-headed Ravana who abducted her). |
Content description | Rama, with blue skin, and members of the monkey army who assist him to rescue Sita, confront a king, a retainer and a woman (possibly Sita, although the king does not appear to be the many-headed Ravana who abducted her). |
Production | Although popularly attributed to Paithan in Maharashtra, it is likely that paintings like these were painted in several villages in the Savantvadi area of that state. |
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Literary reference | Ramayana |
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Accession number | IS.23-1991 |
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Record created | July 25, 2003 |
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