Vishnu resting on the ocean accompanied by Lakshmi, Tumbara, Hanuman, Narada, Garuda and Brahma sitting on a lotus. Chromolithograph.

Rama fighting with his sons with the help of Hanuman over a horse sacrifice. Watercolour drawing.

Rama (left) and Hanuman (above, right) fighting the demon Ravana (right). Oil (?) painting.

Rama and Sita enthroned attended by Hanuman, Bharata and Laksmana. Chromolithograph.

Rama fighting his sons Lava and Kusa with Hanuman helping. Watercolour drawing.

Hanuman revealing Rama and Sita in his heart. Watercolour drawing.

Hanuman, the monkey god carrying a mountain (?). Gouache painting on mica by an Indian artist.

Hanuman before Rama and Sita and attendant. Gouache drawing.

Page 131: Hanuman. Gouache drawing.

Rama enthroned with Sita surrounded by Hanuman, Garuda, Krishna and one other. Chromolithgraph.

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Page 126: Durga with her arms on her mount being led by Hanuman. Watercolour drawing.

<p>When Lakshman, Rama's younger brother was fatally wounded, the only cure was a herb which grew on the Himalayan mountain Dunagiri. In a hurry, Hanuman could not find the herb and so carried the entire mountain back</p>

1 painting : gouache painting, with pencil ; image 18 x 14.5 cm

Hanuman, the monkey god, holds a mace in his right hand and a Himalayan mountain, with the  herb sanjeevani , with his left. Gouache painting by an Indian painter.

<p>The symbol of Hanumān painted in gold on the cow's forehead indicates that these entertainers regard him as their patron. Hanumān is reguared as the protector and patron of wandering acrobats and wrestlers</p>

1 drawing : gouache, with gold and gum arabic

Two Hindu musicians and a highly decorated cow with the symbol of Hanuman painted on its forehead. Gouache drawing.

Hanuman kneeling with tail encircling Rama and Sita in bed, while several monkeys circle around Ravana. Gouache drawing.

1 print : chromolithograph, with gold and silver ink tipped onto cloth

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Hanumān (Hindu deity)

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Page 126: Durga with her arms on her mount being led by Hanuman. Watercolour drawing.

Hanuman, the monkey god, holds a mace in his right hand and a Himalayan mountain, with the herb sanjeevani , with his left. Gouache painting by an Indian painter.

Two Hindu musicians and a highly decorated cow with the symbol of Hanuman painted on its forehead. Gouache drawing.

Hanuman kneeling with tail encircling Rama and Sita in bed, while several monkeys circle around Ravana. Gouache drawing.

Rama and Sita enthroned attended by Hanuman, Bharata and Laksmana. Chromolithograph.

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Hanumān (Hindu deity)

Images

Works

Page 126: Durga with her arms on her mount being led by Hanuman. Watercolour drawing.

Hanuman, the monkey god, holds a mace in his right hand and a Himalayan mountain, with the herb sanjeevani , with his left. Gouache painting by an Indian painter.

Two Hindu musicians and a highly decorated cow with the symbol of Hanuman painted on its forehead. Gouache drawing.

Hanuman kneeling with tail encircling Rama and Sita in bed, while several monkeys circle around Ravana. Gouache drawing.

Rama and Sita enthroned attended by Hanuman, Bharata and Laksmana. Chromolithograph.

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