Classical Indian paintings from a Distinguished New York Private Collection
An Illustration to the Ramayana: Rama and Lakshmana Accompany Visvamitra, Rajasthan / Mewar, circa 1750-1770
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March 20, 05:22 PM GMT
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3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Classical Indian paintings from a Distinguished New York Private Collection
Opaque water-based pigments with metallic "silver" pigment and gold
on paper. Thick black inner ruled lines with red outer borders
Folio: 14⅛ by 10⅜ in., 36 by 26.5 cm
Collection of Jacques et Claude Rohault de Fleury.
Sotheby's Paris, 23rd October 2020, lot 68.
The young Rama and his brother Lakshmana with Visvamitra approaching sages performing a fire ritual in Mithila. King Visvamitra renounced his kingdom and became a sage known as Rajarshi Visvamitra.
The sage Vashishta was one of the Manasaputras -the mind-born sons of Brahma. He lived in a forest hermitage and was a teacher of Rama and Lakshmana. He composed Mandala seven of the Rigveda.
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