Bharata Begs the Exiled Rama to Return

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Bharata Begs the Exiled Rama to Return

c. 1970-1975

Sita Devi (Indian, 1914–2005)

Sita Devi is one of the original group of Brahmin women painters from Jitwarpur and is considered one of the preeminent Madhubani artists. She has received national awards in India and often worked as artist-in-residence at the National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum in New Delhi. Sita Devi uses large figures and bright colors in her illustrations of traditional narrative scenes, such as this episode from the epic Ramayana (Legend of Lord Rama).

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Object Details

Title:

Bharata Begs the Exiled Rama to Return

Date:

c. 1970-1975

Artist:

Sita Devi (Indian, 1914–2005)

Medium:

Watercolor on paper

Dimensions:

Image: 21 1/8 × 29 1/4 inches (53.7 × 74.3 cm) Frame: 25 7/8 × 33 7/8 × 1 1/2 inches (65.7 × 86 × 3.8 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

Gift of Dr. Jaipaul, 2000

Accession Number:

2000-92-3

Geography:

Made in Jitwarpur Village, Madhubani District, Bihar, Mithila Region, India, Asia

Context:

Period: Modern Period

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