Rama, Sita and Hanuman
Painting
ca. 1765 - ca. 1770 (made)
ca. 1765 - ca. 1770 (made)
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Painting, opaque watercolour on paper, Rama in deep yellow dhoti and red scarf is seated on a golden throne with Sita who wears a green bodice and a dark red skirt. They lean against a large gold-coloured cushion with black sprigs. Behind them stands Lakshmana in dark blue dhoti holding a peacock feather fan. To the left squats Hanuman in red trunks, clasping Rama's foot in his hand.
Dark green background.
Dark green background.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Rama, Sita and Hanuman (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Hanuman worshipping Rama and Sita, opaque watercolour on paper, Chamba, ca. 1765-1770 |
| Physical description | Painting, opaque watercolour on paper, Rama in deep yellow dhoti and red scarf is seated on a golden throne with Sita who wears a green bodice and a dark red skirt. They lean against a large gold-coloured cushion with black sprigs. Behind them stands Lakshmana in dark blue dhoti holding a peacock feather fan. To the left squats Hanuman in red trunks, clasping Rama's foot in his hand. Dark green background. |
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| Content description | Rama in deep yellow dhoti and red scarf is seated on a golden throne with Sita who wears a green bodice and a dark red skirt. They lean against a large gold-coloured cushion with black sprigs. Behind them stands Lakshmana in dark blue dhoti holding a peacock feather fan. To the left squats Hanuman in red trunks, clasping Rama's foot in his hand. |
| Style | |
| Credit line | P. C. Manuk and Miss G. M. Coles Bequest through Art Fund |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Bibliographic reference | Indian paintings from the Punjab Hills : a survey and history of Pahari miniature painting / by W. G. Archer ; foreword by Sherman E. Lee. London :Delhi: Sotheby Parke Bernet ;Oxford University Press, 1973 Number: 0856670022
p. 85, cat. no. 33.
Archer, W.G. 'Indian Paintings From The Punjab Hills: A Survey and History of Pahari Miniature Painting' Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1973. 85p |
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| Accession number | IS.33-1949 |
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| Record created | July 21, 2000 |
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