Angada and Rama
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Angada and Rama is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts two figures, one in a purple robe and the other in a yellow robe, standing facing each other. The figure in purple has a red headpiece with a long tail, while the figure in yellow has long black hair and is adorned with jewelry. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The painting appears to be a religious scene, with the two figures possibly representing characters from Hindu mythology. The level of detail and the use of bright colors suggest that the painting was created with care and attention to detail. For more information on this style of painting, you can explore the Impressionism movement.
The painting depicts an episode from the Ramayana in which Angada, the son of Vali, requests a boon from Rama. Executed in watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard around 1890, the work portrays the moment of supplication within the epic narrative.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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