King Dasaratha and His Retinue Proceed to Rama's Wedding: Folio from the Shangri Ramayana Series (Style II)
The image depicts a vibrant scene with a yellow background and an orange border. A procession is shown, featuring a green and white palanquin carried by a white horse, accompanied by numerous people on foot and on horseback, as well as elephants. The individuals are dressed in traditional attire, including robes, turbans, and headdresses. Some are holding weapons such as bows, arrows, and swords, while others play musical instruments like trumpets. A chariot with blue wheels is visible on the left side. The figures are predominantly facing right, with the central figure in the palanquin looking forward. The artwork is titled "King Dasaratha and His Retinue Proceed to Rama's Wedding" and is part of the Shangri Ramayana Series.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1690–1710
- Medium
- Opaque watercolor and ink on paper
- Culture
- India, Punjab Hills, kingdom of Mankot
- Dimensions
- 600 × 421 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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