Rama and Lakshmana Visit the Hermitage of an Ascetic

The image depicts a drawing on aged paper. Two men sit cross-legged on the ground facing each other. The man on the left wears a dhoti and holds an object in both hands. The man on the right wears a dhoti and a shawl over his shoulder. Two more people sit behind him on the right, one appears to be a child. On the left, a man sits on a horse, wearing a dhoti, a sword at his side, and a head covering. Trees and foliage are drawn in the background. A border outlines the drawing. The scene depicts Rama and Lakshmana visiting the hermitage of an ascetic.

Artwork Details

Date: ca. 1775–80
Medium: Red ochre and wash on paper
Culture: India (Pahari Hills, Guler or Kangra)
Dimensions: 599 × 448 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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Rama and Lakshmana Visit the Hermitage of an Ascetic

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