Artwork
Hanuman
Hanuman is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A 1790 painting on mica by an unknown artist depicts a figure with mixed human and monkey characteristics.
Subject & Meaning
The figure, likely Hanuman, is shown with a red face, wearing a green scarf and red shorts, and holding an object, possibly a mace or fan. The character's pose suggests dynamic movement, potentially dancing or performing.
Technique & Style
The painting's bright colors contrast with a faded white background. The artist's use of mica as a medium adds to the work's visual qualities.
History & Provenance
Created in 1790, this painting was likely intended as a leisure item or entertainment device, possibly part of a set that could be combined to form multiple scenes.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
