Hanuman, Rama and Sita
1830
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1830
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Hanuman, Rama and Sita is a 1830 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows Hanuman kneeling with folded hands, Rama seated on a red cushion, and Sita beside him. Bright colors glow against a dark background. The artist uses bold outlines and flat areas of color, not shadows or depth. It captures a quiet moment in a Hindu story. The figures feel stiff but full of respect. The colors are rich—reds, greens, and golds stand out sharp. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more art like this.
A Kalighat-style painting from around 1830 depicts Hanuman, the monkey deity, with human-like features such as a pointed chin and whiskered moustache, his body rendered in blue and extremities in black. Within Hanuman’s chest, miniature figures of Rama and Sita are shown enshrined, highlighted by tin-alloy adornments including necklaces and ear ornaments. The work reflects the Kalighat tradition of the 19th century, characterized by bold colors, simplified forms, and rapid brushwork, produced by artists in Calcutta during a period of colonial transition.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Your cart is empty
Explore artworks →
