Photographer: Martin Franken | Rights management: Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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The general of the monkey army, Hanuman, kneels in a worshipful pose with a jug in his raised hand. Characteristic of the paintings from the Shekhavati region are the multiple draperies in strong colours (green, red) at the upper edge of the picture. Acquired in Ramgarh; especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the havelis of wealthy merchant families with corresponding needs were located in this area. The gold frame probably comes from Italy. Note: Reverse glass painting in Germany The reverse glass painter Rambold (1872-1953) taught reverse glass painting to the artists of the Blue Rider movement. On his easel was a reverse glass painting with an Indian motif. Only one photo of it still exists. It is unclear whether he painted it himself or acquired it somewhere. Information from Mr L. Feiler, 23.7.08
