Question

Shown below is the image of divine power and the extreme of anger. Based on your syllabus answer the following:


Identify and name the painting, artist and medium.
Appreciate the colours and compositional arrangement in detail.

Hint:

Deccan paintings often combine rich colour palettes with dynamic compositions to express mythological stories vividly.

Answer 1

Rama Vanquishing the Pride of the Ocean Name of the painting: Rama vanquishing the pride of ocean.
Artist: Raja Ravi Verma.
Medium: Oil on canvas.
[1em] Colour and Compositional Arrangement: This painting is based on an episode from the \textit{Valmiki Ramayan} (mythological). It is created in a European realistic style of art.
Rama is depicted in an angry mood due to the God of the Ocean's refusal to cooperate. Rama is standing sternly on a rock, with thunderbolts (lightning) flashing in the sky. His clothes are fluttering in the air, indicating the strong winds.
Varun, the Sea God, along with other gods, are shown trying to pacify Rama. The sea waves are depicted creating white froth.
The colours used are warm and muted tones, primarily browns, yellows, and oranges.