Battlefield of Lanka

34.21 Obv

Battlefield of Lanka

34.21 Obv

Description

Illustration from the Ramayana

The invisible forces of demons are showering arrows on the monkeys and bears. Some of the monkeys are warding off the arrows with boulders and trees used as shields. The wounded and dead are lying on the ground. On the right Rama and Lakshmana are witnessing the scene in amazement.

Collection

Indian Miniature Paintings

Object Type

Miniature Painting Line Drawing

Material

Paper

Schools/Culture/Period

Pahari

Technique

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Date

circa 1750 CE

Location

Guler, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Dimension

82 x 58 cms