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Hanuman

11th incarnation of God, Great devotee of Rama, Hindu God of strength, learning, and devotion

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Images featuring Hanuman

36 images from works
  • 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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Works from the collections

45 works

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

    | Reference: 27383i
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    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.

    | Date: [between 1800 and 1899?] | Reference: 577643i
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    Two Hindu musicians and a highly decorated cow with the symbol of Hanuman painted on its forehead. Gouache drawing.

    | Reference: 32965i
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    Hanuman kneeling with tail encircling Rama and Sita in bed, while several monkeys circle around Ravana. Gouache drawing.

    | Reference: 25982i
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    Rama and Sita enthroned attended by Hanuman, Bharata and Laksmana. Chromolithograph.

    | Reference: 26269i
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Related topics

Hindu gods
Hindu mythology
Hindu goddesses
Painting, Kalighat
Lakṣmaṇa (Hindu deity)
Monkeys
Religion
Legendary Creatures
Garuḍa (Mythical bird)
India

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