Figure Studies
Hanuman with Rama and Lakshmana on His Shoulders
Unknown Artist
A bold and spirited 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the Hindu deity Hanuman carrying Rama and Lakshmana.
Rama and Hanuman Rescuing Sita
Unknown Artist
1890 · Medium Not Listed
A vibrant 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the heroic rescue of Sita from the Ramayana.
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Where it works
A measured piece with active movement with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Hallway
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Benefits from a wall with more tonal contrast
- Color notes
- Soft yellow, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay
About the piece
This striking Kalighat painting from 19th-century Calcutta depicts a pivotal moment from the Ramayana, featuring the blue-skinned Rama and the monkey god Hanuman. The bold outlines and vibrant yellow background are characteristic of the Kalighat style, a distinct folk art form that flourished near the Kalighat temple.
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