Lot 133
  • 133

North India, Chamba

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Scene From the Ramayana: Rama and Laksmana in Combat with Ravana 
  • leaf: 16.5 by 23cm., 6 1/2 by 9 1/16 in. painting: 12 by 18.7cm., 4 3/4 by 7 3/8 in.
opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper, framed

Condition

In good condition, minor losses to the painting, minor stains and creases, as viewed.
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Catalogue Note

This episode is from the fourth book of the Ramayana, when Rama and Laksmana and their army arrive in Lanka to rescue Sita. The scene depicts the battle between Rama and the demon Ravana, King of Lanka. To the right of Rama, sits his brother Laksmana who watches as Rama's arrows cut off the arms of Ravana. Ravana is eventually defeated and Rama receives the homage of Vibhisana, the monkey leaders and Jambavan.

Chamba, located north of the Kangra valley, enjoyed a relatively peaceful existence from foreign invaders due to its isolated position. An atelier of artists was established with Laharu and Mahesh being the most well known. By the beginning of the nineteenth century Chamba like the other states of the Punjab hills coalesced into the later Pahari style, which was heavily influenced by artists trained in the Mughal style.