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राम अवतार Rama Avatar c. 1750-1800
Opaque watercolour including gold-and silver-coloured metallic pigments on paper. | 43.0 x 29.3 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 1005113.i
India
Master: Album of paintings of Hindu gods Item: राम अवतार Rama Avatar c. 1750-1800
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A depiction of Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, who takes the form of a prince.
According to Hindu belief, Rama came to earth as the embodiment of virtue and chivalry. As narrated in the Ramayana, King Ravana abducted Rama’s wife Sita and took her back to his palace on the island of (Sri) Lanka. With the help of his brother Lakshmana and an army of monkeys led by Hanuman (the monkey god), Rama was able to defeat Ravana’s armies and lay siege to Lanka.
This painting depicts Rama and Lakshmana giving the kingship of Lanka to Ravana’s brother Vibhishana. In the foreground is Hanuman standing in front of Ravana’s mutilated body and in the background is his army.
This painting is from a series (RCINs 1005113.d-k, .q and .v) depicting the ten avatars (incarnations) of the Hindu god Vishnu.
For another painting of the same subject see RCIN 1005115.j.
For further information on this album see RCIN 1005113.Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII when Prince of Wales during his tour of India in 1875 by Mangaldas Nathubhoy.
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Medium and techniques
Opaque watercolour including gold-and silver-coloured metallic pigments on paper.
Measurements
43.0 x 29.3 cm (folio dimensions)
Image: 20.8 x 14.0 cm (image)
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Place of Production
India
