Rama, Kusha and Lava
1885
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Rama, Kusha and Lava is a 1885 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three figures with bright, flat colors. The person on the left wears a yellow skirt, orange sash, and a red-and-white hat. They’re holding something in their right hand. Behind them, a blue horse rears up. To the right, two green-skinned figures sit on a small animal, holding objects too. The style looks simple but bold, with strong outlines and no shading. The colors pop against the light background, making everything stand out clearly. Next, look into kalighat to see how this style fits into its tradition.
The artwork, created in 1885, is a watercolour and tin alloy painting on paper depicting Rama engaged in combat with his sons, Kusha and Lava. It was donated by Ernest H. Hindley, Esq., of Lightcliffe, Shepherd's Hill, Highgate, N, as recorded in museum acquisition files from a 2023 provenance research project.
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