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Indrajit, Rama and Lakshmana

Unknown

1820

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Patna School of Painting Romanticism Early 19th Century Hunting

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Indrajit, Rama and Lakshmana is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, depicting Hunting, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1820 · Patna School of Painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows three men in bright robes standing in a rocky cave. The tallest man points upward while two others look on. One holds a bow and arrows. The artist used soft colors and sharp contrasts to make the scene feel dramatic. The lighting makes the cave look deep and mysterious. For more like this, check the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting depicts a scene from the sixth section of the Ramayana, executed in opaque watercolor on paper around 1820. It portrays Indrajit, Ravana’s son, launching arrows that turn into snakes at Rama and Lakshmana. The two figures are shown under attack while their allies, including bears and monkeys, attempt to fend off the assault.

Read the full account in the museum source.