Rama, Lakshmana and Jatayu
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Rama, Lakshmana and Jatayu is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a scene with three figures: two humans and a large bird. The humans are dressed in traditional Indian attire, with the one on the left wearing a red dhoti and the one on the right wearing a yellow dhoti. The bird, positioned between them, is yellow with blue wings and a long, curved beak. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the vibrant colors of the figures. The overall composition of the painting suggests a sense of harmony and balance between the human and animal forms. The style of the painting, with its bold lines and vivid colors, is reminiscent of Impressionism and Realism. To learn more about this style, you can explore the movement of Realism.
A watercolour and tin alloy painting on paper depicts Rama and Lakshmana alongside the dying Jatayu from the Ramayana narrative. Produced around 1890, the work reflects the Kalighat style, characterized by vivid colours, simplified forms, and rapid brushwork. The piece belongs to a tradition of 19th-century Bengali artists who adapted rural artistic practices to address themes of local mythology and colonial society.
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