Kusha and Lava
1885
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Kusha and Lava is a 1885 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a scene with a man in a yellow and red outfit, a woman with long black hair, and a horse. The man is shown with his arms outstretched, while the woman is depicted with her hands on her hips. The horse is standing next to the woman. In the background, there is a blue bird flying above the figures. The overall color palette of the painting is muted, with shades of yellow, red, and blue dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a dynamic feel. The painting's style is reminiscent of Impressionism, with its emphasis on capturing light and color. To learn more about this art movement, explore the world of Impressionism.
A painting in opaque watercolor on paper from 1885 depicts Kusha and Lava, two princes, engaged in combat with Rama and Hanuman over a horse meant for the Asvamedha sacrifice. The scene captures the moment when the brothers confront the god and his monkey ally to reclaim the horse. The work was later acquired in 1894 from Miss M Steele, whose family had ties to India and a collection of Sanskrit scholarship. The painting may have been originally gathered during their time in the region.
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