Hanuman and Ravana
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Hanuman and Ravana is a 1860 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a scene with two figures, one larger than the other. The larger figure is yellow and has long hair, while the smaller figure is blue and has a crown on his head. The background of the painting is light blue with dark blue waves. The larger figure appears to be holding the smaller figure in a wrestling position, with its arms wrapped around the smaller figure's body. The smaller figure's arms are outstretched, and its legs are bent at the knees. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who were part of the Impressionism movement.
A watercolour and tin-alloy painting on paper depicts the monkey god Hanuman binding the ten-headed demon Ravana with his tail. Hanuman’s golden, hairy body is rendered in varied tones using numerous fine brushstrokes, diverging from the usual bold shading of Kalighat works. The scene is set against a background of blue waves, symbolizing the sea Hanuman crossed in search of Sita, whom Ravana held captive on the island of Lanka. The painting was acquired from G.S. Hill, Esq. in 1959.
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