Rama and Lakshmana Overwhelmed by Arrows: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series
The image depicts a sketch of two men surrounded by a crowd, with the central figures being Rama and Lakshmana. They are positioned on the right side of the image, with Rama lying on the ground and Lakshmana kneeling beside him. Rama and Lakshmana are both covered in arrows. The surrounding crowd is drawn in a lighter tone, with many people visible. The background of the image is a light brown color, resembling aged paper. The sketch is framed by a darker border around the edges. The overall style of the drawing appears to be traditional Indian art. The scene is set against a simple background with some trees visible behind the crowd. The image conveys a sense of chaos and turmoil.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1725
- Medium:
- Ink on paper
- Culture:
- India, Punjab Hills, kingdom of Guler
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 425 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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