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
- Museum record:
- View original
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