AM E074188 Ramayana

Title of artwork
AM E074188 Ramayana
Narrative
Ramayana
Collected in ...
Australian Museum Collection
Anthony Forge Collection
Catalog Number
E074188
Description
Ramayana: Rama and Laksamana trapped by the naga (snake) arrow
Abstracted summary
Rama and Laksamara ensnared by magical snakes. During the siege of Langka, Indrajit, son of Rawana, used his magic powers to send snakes who immobilised Rama and Laksamana, they lay as if dead until revived by herbs brought by Hanoman from the Himalayas. In this painting Rama and Laksamana are at top left. In front of them 2 peluarga including Sugriwa, and lower five monkeys in one bundle, at bottom left. Twalen and Morda are also ensnared. On the right Indrajit makes a gesture of magical power. n.b. no wind and cloud motifs [ref LC]
Medium of production
On paper, ? in watercolours [ref reg], possibly in watercolours [ref LC]
Date artwork started
1920
Date artwork completed
1940
Width (cm)
74