The Monkey Leader Angada Steals Ravana's Crown from His Fortress: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series
The painting depicts a vibrant scene with a large yellow fortress on the left side, featuring a white section resembling a gate. A monkey is shown leaping towards the right, wearing a red sash and a crown in his hand. To the right of the fortress, a circular gray pathway winds its way around. Several white horses with riders are positioned on this pathway and in mid-air, jumping over it. Some of these riders wear red and gold sashes. The pathway is surrounded by green grass, with black cows standing on it and a blue sky visible in the background. The entire scene is set against a beige background with scattered gray rocks at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1725
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India, Punjab Hills, kingdom of Guler
- Dimensions
- 600 × 433 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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