Rama and Sita Enthroned with Lakshmana and Hanuman Attending

Rama and Sita Enthroned with Lakshmana and Hanuman Attending

Publication Date: 1800s

Usage: CC0 1.0 Universal

Topics: Indian and Southeast Asian Art

Rama and Sita Enthroned with Lakshmana and Hanuman Attending, the 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, watercolor with graphite underdrawing on paper; secondary support: 47.8 x 29 cm (18 13/16 x 11 7/16 in.); painting only: 45.5 x 27.5 cm (17 15/16 x 10 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward 2003.152

Rama is shown enthroned next to his wife, Sita. Rama’s brother Lakshmana holds an umbrella above the couple while Hanuman, archetypal devotee of Rama, sits with hands clasped together at their feet. Both Rama and Lakshmana sports Prince Albert hairstyles, thus integrating prevailing Bengali style with traditional images.

• Credit: Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward
• Culture: India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century
• Dimensions: Secondary Support: 47.8 x 29 cm (18 13/16 x 11 7/16 in.); Painting only: 45.5 x 27.5 cm (17 15/16 x 10 13/16 in.)
• Medium: Black ink, watercolor with graphite underdrawing on paper