Coronoation of the Lord Rama (#2514/16)
Watercolor and gilt on paper
Kangra School
Circa early 19th century (1810 - 1825) 
20.3 cm x 24.7 cm / 8.0" x 9.75"

EXHIBITED:
Lycoming College Gallery;Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1981

DESCRIPTION: 
In an poetic composition; Rama and Sita are sitting with the gods, Brahamas , Shiva, the moon, the sun and all the Rishis paying their respects, whereas their devotee, Hanuman is sitting at the feet of Lord Rama. The other brothers, Laaxmana, Bharat and Shatrugana are standing behind as ideal brothers. The legs of the throne rests on a geometrical shaped floral gray carpet.. The figure are richly clothed; most with jewelry and crowns The background sky, a rich bright red color gives way to clouds and blue gray in it upper reaches. The scene is set in an oval shaped composition with a rich foliate surrounding.