Artwork
Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman
Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1880 painting on paper is an opaque watercolour depicting four figures from Hindu mythology.
About this work
Overview
This 1880 painting on paper is an opaque watercolour depicting four figures from Hindu mythology. It is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman, with Hanuman positioned at the feet of the other three. Each figure is distinctively dressed, with Rama wearing a red hat and yellow clothing, and Hanuman in blue.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by bold lines and vibrant colors, with a cream background and teal accents. Contrasting colors add depth to the composition, capturing the essence of the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting was part of a large album compiled by J. Lockwood Kipling between 1865 and 1893. The album was later donated to the museum by his son, Rudyard Kipling, in 1917.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
