Meeting of Parasurama and Rama
Description
Illustration from MSS of Ramayana
Folio 76 - Scene laid on undulating ground. The mounds painted grey, green, purple and yellow are covered with trees and grass tufts. On the left are Rama and his Brothers on two chariots followed by horsemen and elephant riders. In the second incident, Rama and Dasaratha are shown receiving Parshurama. On the right is Parshurama armed with an axe and bow and arrows; the gods are standing behind him. In the right corner, Parsurama is going away apparently satisfied. The Brahmins and hermits are performing yajna in the foreground. Grey and blue sky on top.
Dated VS 1706
Collection
Indian Miniature Paintings
Artist
Manohar
Object Type
Manuscript
Material
Paper, Paint
Schools/Culture/Period
Rajasthani
Technique
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Date
1649 CE
Location
Mewar, Rajasthan
Dimension
38.1 x 22.9 cms (without border)