

Hanuman Bearing the Mountaintop with Medicinal Herbs
The painting depicts a muscular figure with yellow skin, wearing red shorts and a crown-like headpiece, holding a large brown bundle in one hand and a brown flag on a pole in the other. The figure has a protruding tongue and appears to be walking or running. A large oval shape with a patterned border surrounds the figure, featuring numerous small, colorful images of people. The background of the painting is a light-brown color with darker brown spots and stains. The title of the painting is "Hanuman Bearing the Mountaintop with Medicinal Herbs" and the artist is unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1800
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on cloth
- Culture
- India (Rajasthan)
- Dimensions
- 563 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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