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 Subduing the Ocean's Arrogance Painting Title: Rama vanquishing the pride of ocean.
Artist: Raja Ravi Verma.
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Color and Compositional Arrangement: This artwork illustrates an episode from the *Valmiki Ramayan* (mythological) and is executed in a European realistic art style.
Rama is portrayed in anger due to the Sea God's uncooperative stance. He stands firmly on a rock amidst a sky with flashing thunderbolts. His garments flutter, signifying strong winds.
Varuna, the Sea God, and other deities are depicted attempting to appease Rama. The ocean waves are shown generating white foam.
The palette features warm, subdued hues, predominantly browns, yellows, and oranges.