The demon Kumbhakarna.
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The demon Kumbhakarna. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a muscular man in a dynamic pose, holding a golden staff and a blue ball with yellow dots. He wears bright, patterned armor in red, gold, and green, with a tall, jewel-encrusted crown. His face is fierce, and he looks ready for battle. The title at the bottom calls him "Kumbhakarna," a brother of a warrior in war. His outfit and the blue ball suggest he might be a mythical figure. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The painting portrays Kumbhakarna, a demon and the brother of Ravana, the ruler of Lanka.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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