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Rama and Lakshmana Visit the Hermitage of an Ascetic

Attributed to a first-generation master after Nainsukh Indian
ca. 1775–80
Not on view
This sketch is likely a scene from the Ramayana illustrating Lakshmana and Rama along with their army visiting an ascetic and his followers. The rapid gestural quality of the sketch fits well with other preparatory drawings attributed to artists who followed the great master Nainsukh within the Seu family workshops in the Punjab Hills.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Rama and Lakshmana Visit the Hermitage of an Ascetic
  • Artist: Attributed to a first-generation master after Nainsukh (active ca. 1735–78)
  • Date: ca. 1775–80
  • Culture: India (Pahari Hills, Guler or Kangra)
  • Medium: Red ochre and wash on paper
  • Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 11 3/8 in. (21.3 x 28.9 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Subhash Kapoor, in memory of his parents, Smt Shashi Kanta and Shree Parshotam Ram Kapoor, 2008
  • Object Number: 2008.359.23
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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