Page 10: probably a scene from the Ramayana; Rama fighting his twin sons. Watercolour drawing.
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Description
Sita was banished to the forest after her abduction and rescue from Ravana, because there was doubt on her purity during her abduction. Although Rama believed his wife, he was forced by his people to banish her, even though she was pregnant with his sons. Some years afterwards when Rama was performing a horse sacrifice, he came across the twin sons, a fight occurred and only during this did Rama realise who they were. Sita came out of banishment and was reunited with her sons with Rama
Physical description
1 drawing : watercolour, with indian ink
Notes
Part of a collection in an album of Company drawings ranging in subject-matter from social scenes, trades, religious scenes and deities, gardens, sports and portraits. All drawn in watercolour, some with pencil and oxidised gold, some similar to the Kalighat style
Reference
Wellcome Collection 27009i
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Location Status Access Closed stores