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Rama and Sita in the Forest & A Lady and her Attendants on a Terrace & Dipak Raga

Unknown artist, 1) c. 1820–30; 2) c. 1760; 3) c. 1765

1) The hero, Rama, of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, is depicted with Sita, his consort, dressed in leaves in the forest where they have been exiled. It belongs to the Kangra school; 2) The elegant gathering of court women on the terrace is strongly contrasted with the lively pastoral scene with men and animals in the background and belongs to the Pahari or hills school of Indian art; 3) A prince and a 'tampura' player represent 'Dipak Raga', the song of fire and it was painted in Murshidabad in Bengal.

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Title of artwork, date

Rama and Sita in the Forest & A Lady and her Attendants on a Terrace & Dipak Raga, 1) c. 1820–30; 2) c. 1760; 3) c. 1765

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Gouache on paper

Dimensions

1) 19.8 x 29.2 cm; 2) 25.8 x 14.5 cm; 3) 28.8 x 16.5 cm

Grant

6600

Total cost

26400

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