Ravana, Sita and Jatayu
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Ravana, Sita and Jatayu is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a bright yellow bird with big green wings and a sharp beak. Above it, a man and woman ride in a red-and-gold chariot pulled by a white horse. The chariot has red flags and a striped roof. The bird looks up at them, almost like it’s trying to help. The text around the edges tells a story—likely from a myth—about a giant bird named Jatayu. The bird’s wings are huge and detailed, while the chariot riders wear simple clothes and sit calmly. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more art like this.
