The opposing forces of Rama and Ravana

34.19 Obv

The opposing forces of Rama and Ravana

34.19 Obv

Description

Illustration from the Ramayana

On the left are seen a large number of either on foot or riding horses, elephants and camels withdrawn swords ready for an attack. On the right, the monkeys are armed with uprooted trees and boulders. Rama and Lakshmana accompanied by Vibhishana are seen. In the foreground are fish and other aquatic animals.

Collection

Indian Miniature Paintings

Object Type

Miniature Painting Line Drawing

Material

Paper

Schools/Culture/Period

Pahari

Date

circa 1750 CE

Location

Guler, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Dimension

82 x 58 cms