Sita in exile. Chromolithograph by R. Varma.
- Ravi Varma, 1848-1906.
- Reference:
- 26489i
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About this work
Description
After Sītā's abduction by Rāvana to Lanka and her rescue by Rāma she was questioned about her purity and loyalty to her husband; although she professed her innocence Rāma, under public pressure and reluctance banished her to exile
Publication/Creation
[Bombay] : Anant Snivaji Desai Motibajar Mumba; Karla Lonavla [near Poona] : Ravi Varma Press ; [after 1900] : Karla Lonavla (Rami Varma Press)
Physical description
1 print : oleograph
Contributors
Lettering
Sita Banbasa. Registered no. 158.
Lettering also in Devanagari script
Reference
Wellcome Collection 26489i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores