Jambuvan, Rama and Lakshmana
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Jambuvan, Rama and Lakshmana is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three figures: a blue-skinned man sitting in the front, wearing bright red and yellow clothes. Behind him, a dark-haired man in black and gold leans over him, while a white horse stands to the left. The background is mostly plain, with just a few simple lines. The blue-skinned man looks like he’s resting, with one hand near his face. The horse seems calm, and the figures have bold outlines with flat colors. The style is simple but striking, with strong contrasts. Next, check out the kalighat subject to see more about this art style.
This watercolour and tin alloy painting on paper illustrates a scene from the *Ramayana*, depicting Jambuvan offering counsel to Rama and Lakshmana. Produced around 1890, it reflects the Kalighat style, characterized by vivid colors, bold outlines, and rapid brushwork. The work belongs to a tradition of Bengali art that emerged in Calcutta during British colonial rule, blending local mythology with contemporary artistic practices.
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