‘Paithan’ (Chitrakathi) narrative painting

anonymous, 1800 - 1899

De demoness Surpanakha fell in love with Lakshmana. Two consecutive scenes are shown here. The left side of the painting depicts Surpanakha trying to seduce Lakshmana. On the right, one sees Lakshmana cutting off the nose and the ears of the demoness. Scene from the Ramayana.

  • Artwork typedrawing, Indian miniature
  • Object numberRP-T-2024-48
  • Dimensionsheight 311 mm x width 435 mm
  • Physical characteristicspenseel

Identification

  • Title(s)

    ‘Paithan’ (Chitrakathi) narrative painting

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-2024-48

  • Description

    De demoness Surpanakha fell in love with Lakshmana. Two consecutive scenes are shown here. The left side of the painting depicts Surpanakha trying to seduce Lakshmana. On the right, one sees Lakshmana cutting off the nose and the ears of the demoness. Scene from the Ramayana.

Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): anonymous, India

  • Dating

    1800 - 1899

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    penseel

  • Dimensions

    height 311 mm x width 435 mm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of A.L. Dallapicola, London

  • Acquisition

    gift 2024-04-30

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

    • Dallapiccola, A.L. Die 'Paithan'-Malerei, Wiesbaden, 1980, pp. 178-179
    • Maggs Oriental Miniatures and Illumination, Bulletin No. 23, March 1975
    • Dallapiccola, A.L. South Indian Painting, London, [2010]
    • Dallapiccola, A.L. Ragamala-Miniaturen, Weltkunst, Munich, XLVII Jahrgang, N. 6, 15. March 1977
    • Dahmen-Dallapiccola, A.L. Indische Miniaturen. Malerei der Rajput-Staaten, Holle Verlag, Baden-Baden, 1976
    • E. Binney 3rd, The Mughal and Deccani Schools with some related Sultanate Material. Portland, Oregon, 1973

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