Coronation of Rama and Sita.
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Coronation of Rama and Sita. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows Rama and Sita seated on a golden throne. A crowd kneels before them in robes of red and gold. Attendants hold fans and jewelry boxes. The scene comes from a Hindu epic. It’s unusual because it shows gods instead of daily life. Company paintings usually show local jobs or costumes. This one was made for an English collector curious about Indian stories. Look up this painting at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts the coronation of Rama and Sita in Ayodhya, with Rama and Sita seated on a blue-cushioned throne beneath a scarlet canopy. Rama’s brothers—Shatrughna, Lakshmana, and Bharata—hold the royal umbrella over them, while Hanuman touches Rama’s feet. This work is part of a collection of 100 Company paintings, a genre created by Indian artists for British patrons, featuring Hindu deities and their narratives. The subject matter is atypical, as Company paintings usually focused on occupations and costumes rather than religious themes.
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