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Hanuman, Rama and Lakshmana, by Unknown, paint, 1890

Hanuman, Rama and Lakshmana

Unknown

1890

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Hanuman, Rama and Lakshmana is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a monkey-like figure with a long tail, sitting on the left side. It's wearing a white hooded outfit and has black hands and feet. On the right side, inside a circular shape, are three people sitting cross-legged. They're wearing colorful robes and have long black hair. The background is mostly white, with some light blue and brown areas. The painting has a mix of realistic and impressionistic styles, with bold lines and vivid colors. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures. If you like this painting, you might also want to explore more works from the Realism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork depicts Hanuman carrying Rama and Lakshmana, rendered in watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard from 1890.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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