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Rama and Sugriva, by Unknown, paint, 1890

Rama and Sugriva

Unknown

1890

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Rama and Sugriva is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows two figures standing side by side. The person on the left wears a blue-green robe with orange and yellow accents, holding something in their left hand. The figure on the right has a red outfit with blue sleeves, a stern expression, and a strange headpiece with round orbs on top. The bright colors and bold outlines suggest this might be from a religious story. The figures look stylized, not realistic, with flat colors and simple shapes. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork depicts Rama and Sugriva standing beneath a tree, rendered in watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard from 1890.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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