Lakshmana and Surpanakha
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Lakshmana and Surpanakha is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two figures standing close together. The person on the left has dark hair, a yellowish-brown cloth draped over one shoulder, and a calm expression. The person on the right is blue-skinned, wearing a red sash and a black head covering, with one hand near their face. The bright colors and bold outlines are typical of *kalighat* paintings, which were made in India. These works often told stories from Hindu texts. Check out more *kalighat* paintings next to see how artists used simple shapes and strong colors to share these tales.
The artwork depicts Lakshmana severing Surpanakha's nose in a watercolor and tin alloy painting on cardboard from 1890. Surpanakha had attempted to attack Sita due to jealousy over her bond with Rama but was stopped by Lakshmana.
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