Title
Ramayana painting, Kumbhakarna fighting
Year/Period
20th century
Region
Orissa, east India
Material
Technique
Dimension
Image size: L:93.2 x W:57.0
Accession No.
1997-00794
Collection of
An Orissan painting is well known for its detailed line drawings and delicately decorated figures. There is a tradition of painting using bright colours while a continuation of the palm leaf painting without colouring is still contnuing of which this is one example.Socially, Ramayana has played a very extensive as well as intensive role in Indian society. Both the samples of painting are of a living tradition which is continued till date and has popular following.
