Rama, Sita and Hanuman
1765
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1765
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Rama, Sita and Hanuman is a 1765 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three figures in bright colors on a decorated palanquin—an open seat carried by poles. The man in yellow and the woman in red sit side by side, while a monkey-like figure kneels in front of them. Behind them, two other figures stand holding an ornate umbrella and a fan. The background is green hills with white flowers on a tree, and the border is a rusty red with gold specks. The monkey’s name is Hanuman, a key figure in Hindu stories. The painting’s soft colors and detailed patterns fit the style of Indian miniatures from that time. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A painting in opaque watercolour on paper from 1765 depicts Rama and Sita seated on a golden throne, Rama in a deep yellow dhoti and red scarf, Sita in a green bodice and dark red skirt, both leaning against a large gold cushion with black sprigs. Behind them stands Lakshmana in a dark blue dhoti, holding a peacock feather fan. To the left, Hanuman squats in red trunks, clasping Rama's foot. The background is dark green.
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