The rakshasa Kabandha supporting Rama and Lakshmana on his arms.
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The rakshasa Kabandha supporting Rama and Lakshmana on his arms. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a large, dark-skinned figure with a wide face and a red mohawk, sitting cross-legged. He has a large nose and mouth, and is adorned with gold jewelry and a white forehead mark. On either side of his head, two smaller figures stand on his arms, each holding a sword. The smaller figures are dressed in yellow shirts and red pants, with red head wraps and jewelry. They appear to be in motion, with one figure looking forward and the other looking back. The painting is done in a colorful, detailed style, with intricate patterns and textures on the figures' clothing and jewelry. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy and movement. For more information on the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, look up Romanticism.
The demon Kabandha, depicted in dark brown, squats with outstretched arms supporting Rama and Lakshmana, who sit facing each other while brandishing swords. Rama is shown with green skin and Lakshmana with golden skin. The scene originates from a work created in 1820 by an unknown artist.
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