Hanuman and Mandodari
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Hanuman and Mandodari is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting, titled "Hanuman and Mandodari", showcases a woman in a red sari with a blue blouse, adorned with bracelets and a headpiece. She is depicted with her right hand raised, as if in conversation or offering something. Her left hand is not visible. The woman stands beside a tree, where a white figure is suspended, possibly Hanuman. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The woman's attire and the tree suggest a natural setting, possibly outdoors. The presence of the white figure adds an element of intrigue to the scene. For more on this style of art, explore the movement of Realism.
A watercolour and tin-alloy painting on paper from 1890 depicts a scene from the Ramayana in which Hanuman, seated in a tree, receives a weapon from Mandodari, Ravana’s favoured wife. The work is part of the Kalighat tradition that emerged in Calcutta during British colonial rule, noted for its vivid colours, simplified forms, and rapid brushwork.
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