Bharata and Hanuman
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Bharata and Hanuman is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a man and a monkey in a dynamic scene. The man, dressed in yellow and red, is shown in a seated position with his right arm raised. He appears to be holding a bow and arrow. The monkey, colored blue, is suspended in mid-air, seemingly in motion. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The artist's use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes adds energy to the scene. The contrast between the man's static pose and the monkey's dynamic movement creates a sense of tension. This painting is reminiscent of the works of artists who explored Impressionism and Realism.
The artwork depicts Bharata aiming an arrow at Hanuman, who is shown flying through the air while carrying a mountain on his head. Executed in watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard in 1890, the painting captures this moment from the Ramayana narrative.
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