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Rama and Lakshmana Visit the Hermitage of an Ascetic by Nainsukh
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Rama and Lakshmana Visit the Hermitage of an Ascetic

Nainsukh · ca. 1775–80

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Artist

Nainsukh

Date

ca. 1775–80

Medium

Red ochre and wash on paper

Dimensions

8 3/8 x 11 3/8 in. (21.3 x 28.9 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

Asian Art

Culture / origin

India (Pahari Hills, Guler or Kangra)

Credit line

Gift of Subhash Kapoor, in memory of his parents, Smt Shashi Kanta and Shree Parshotam Ram Kapoor, 2008

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Artist authority

Nainsukh

Pahari painter (1710-1778)

Lifespan
1710 – 1778
Wikidata
Q1252229
VIAF
59908371
ULAN
500122652
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