The Hindu God Rama and Sita Attended by Lakshmana and the Monkey King Hanuman Artist: Unknown

1750–1800

Asian Art

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This image of the Hindu god Rama seated on a throne with his wife, Sita, combines the representation of motion with static, iconic elements. The rendering of Rama and Sita evokes the statues of deities in Hindu temples, while the gestures of worship made by Lakshmana, Rama’s brother, and the monkey king Hanuman recall the rituals practiced in such temples.

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Dimensions

5 1/2 × 8 in. (14 × 20.3 cm)
matted: 19 1/2 × 14 1/2 in. (49.5 × 36.8 cm)

Credit Line

Yale University Art Gallery

Accession Number

1974.91.6

Geography

India

Culture

Indian

Period

Mughal dynasty (1526–1857)

Classification

Paintings

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Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

human figures (visual works)

Subject

horses

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