Artwork

Rama holding a bow and a crescent tipped arrow

Rama holding a bow and a crescent tipped arrow, by Unknown, paint, 1825
Rama holding a bow and a crescent tipped arrow, by Unknown, paint, 1825

Rama holding a bow and a crescent tipped arrow is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The artwork depicts Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, holding a bow in one hand and a crescent-tipped arrow in the other.

About this work

Overview

The artwork depicts Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, holding a bow in one hand and a crescent-tipped arrow in the other. It is part of a series of 100 drawings of Hindu deities created in South India in 1825.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Rama holding a bow and a crescent tipped arrow?

Rama holding a bow and a crescent tipped arrow was painted by Unknown in 1825.

Where can I see Rama holding a bow and a crescent tipped arrow?

Rama holding a bow and a crescent tipped arrow is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Rama holding a bow and a crescent tipped arrow?

Rama holding a bow and a crescent tipped arrow is associated with Romanticism.