Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows four figures from Hindu mythology. Rama and Sita sit on a throne, with Lakshmana standing behind them. Hanuman lies on the ground in front. The figures are painted in bright colors, with Rama and Lakshmana in yellow and red, and Sita in purple. The throne has a red canopy above it. The painting has a simple, flat background, and the figures are arranged in a formal composition. The artist has used bold lines and bright colors to create a sense of energy and movement. The painting is a great example of the Impressionism movement.
A watercolour and tin-alloy painting on paper depicts a scene from the Ramayana, showing Rama and Sita seated on a throne, Lakshmana holding a royal umbrella, and Hanuman prostrated before them. The work reflects the Kalighat painting tradition of 19th-century Bengal, characterized by vivid colours, simplified forms, and rapid brushwork. This style emerged among artists from rural villages who settled in Calcutta during its period as the capital of British India (1833–1912). The painting incorporates themes from local mythology and cultural narratives of a colonized society.
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