Lot 273: A NORTH INDIAN SCHOOL MINIATURE SKETCH OF HANUMAN FETCHING THE DRONAGIRI MOUNTAIN, PEN AND INK WITH WASH, LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY.
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This pen and ink drawing with wash on toned paper is executed in a traditional North Indian style, depicting a well-known episode from the Ramayana where Hanuman fetches the Dronagiri mountain to save Lakshmana. The central figure of Hanuman is shown flying through the air, supporting the mountain in one hand with his mace slung over his shoulder. His body and dhoti are covered in repeating inscriptions in red ink; a literal transcription of the Devanagari characters reads Shri Ram. Below him, a group of Vanaras watch as Rama tends to the injured Lakshmana. The composition features delicate line work with subtle blue-grey washes to define the landscape and figures. The background includes a military encampment with tents on the left and an architectural rendering of a city, likely Lanka, across the water to the right.
Approximately 55 x 45cm
Condition report:
The paper exhibits overall light toning and a few small, scattered spots consistent with age, primarily in the lower sections and background. It appears free from significant foxing, tears, or creases. The frame shows minor surface wear and scuffing consistent with age.
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