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Lakshmana Removes a Thorn from Rama's Foot

The painting depicts Rama, the seventh avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu, who is worshipped as a god in his own right, supported by two of his warrior companions, while a thorn removed from his foot by his brother, Lakshmana. On the far right is the bear-king, Jambavan, who gestures in conversation with one hand while holding a quiver in the crook of his arm. On the far left is the monkey-god Hanuman, who carries his iconic mace in one hand, while resting the other on top of a black shield. The painting represents a scene from the Sanskrit epic, the Ramayana (Story of Rama). Pahari style, Basohli school.

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art Philip Hofer [mid 20th century]. Stuart Cary Welch Jr. Collection New Hampshire (by 1969-2011) sold; [Sotheby’s London 5/31/2011 lot 54]; to Harvard Art Museums 2011. Notes: This painting came to Harvard Art Museums on 1 April 1969 as temporary loan TL17444.214 and in 1983 was designated as long term loan 440.1983. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Richard Norton Memorial Fund

c. 1700-1710 18th century 1695 1715

Indian

Title: Lakshmana Removes a Thorn from Rama's Foot

Description:

On the far right is the bear-king, Jambavan, who gestures in conversation with one hand while holding a quiver in the crook of his arm.

On the far left is the monkey-god Hanuman, who carries his iconic mace in one hand, while resting the other on top of a black shield.

The painting represents a scene from the Sanskrit epic, the Ramayana (Story of Rama).

Pahari style, Basohli school.

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