Artwork
Rama, Lakshmana and Sita
Rama, Lakshmana and Sita is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Rama, Lakshmana and Sita is an opaque watercolor painting on paper created in 1885. It depicts a scene from Hindu mythology, featuring four figures under a red umbrella.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita, three key figures from the Hindu epic Ramayana, with Hanuman at their feet. Sita sits on a yellow platform, holding a cup, while Rama and Lakshmana stand beside her, dressed in ornate robes.
Technique & Style
The painting's bold outlines and flat colors are characteristic of the kalighat style, a 19th-century Indian art tradition known for its vibrant and graphic aesthetic.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired by the museum in 1950 as part of a collection inherited by Miss M. Steele's mother in 1894. The collection may have been originally assembled by Steele's grandmother, who lived in India.
Artist & collection
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