Rama,Lakshmana,Bharat and Shatrughna Playing in The Courtyard of The Castle

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Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna are princes and brothers who play varying roles and feature in one of India’s most important epics, the Ramayana. It follows the story of Rama, a prince from the Kosala Kingdom, his eventual exile where he is accompanied by his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, his war with Ravana, and his return to his kingdom where he was crowned king. The epic covers Rama’s life which includes accounts on his childhood.

This painting depicts the four princes when they were younger. The man on the left appears to be King Dasharatha who is dressed opulently with a crown on his head. The ladies around the princes are his wives Kausalya (Rama), Kaekeyi (Bharata), and Sumitra (Lakshmana and Shatrughna). The four princes are depicted in playing with bow and arrow. These tools are significant in the Ramayana as it signifies Rama’s strength and his goodness. The painting features the signature Madhubani style of art such as a great command of geometric patterns and the strong dedication to fill each space of the page without leaving any area blank. The repetitive patterns of patterns on the floor and pillars also showcase the grandeur of the courtyard, fitting for royalty. Save from the skin of the subjects, all the elements in the painting are detailed and colored.Madhubani art forms are also known to use natural colors. This depiction uses soft hues such as pale yellow, pink, and blue on the majority of the paintingwhile bolder colors such as red were used sparingly as accents to their royal clothing.

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Item Code:	DO58
Artist:	Vinay Kumar Gupta
Specifications:	Madhubani Painting on Hand Made PaperFolk Painting from the Village of Madhubani (Bihar)Artist Vinay Kumar Gupta
Dimensions	28 inches X 20 inches

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Colors of Tradition: Exploring the Artistry Behind Madhubani Paintings

Madhubani painting is also known as Mithila art as it is practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It has specifically originated from the Madhubani district of the state of Bihar. Traditionally, the women of this region created these paintings and in recent years, it has become a widely practiced art and has now become renowned throughout the world. This art expresses the creativity and culture of the people of Mithila and is passed from one generation to another. In this way, the heritage of Madhubani art has been preserved for many decades. The subjects of these paintings are usually religion, love, and fertility. Sometimes, social events like festivals, weddings, and royal court are also depicted in the paintings. The most commonly painted designs and themes are the forms of Hindu Gods and Goddesses such as Ganesha, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Krishna, and Ram. The characteristic features of Madhubani paintings are their vibrant colors and eye-catching geometrical patterns. The empty spaces are filled with traditional motifs such as floral and foliate patterns, animals, birds, geometrical structures, and other designs. The local artists create these paintings using a variety of items such as matchsticks, twigs, brushes, pens, or even their own fingers. The paints are usually made with natural dyes and pigments.
As simple as it may seem, the making process of the world-famous Madhubani paintings is certainly not easy and requires lots of hard labor.

Traditional Madhubani paintings are done either on cloth, handmade paper, or canvas. Select the medium of painting as per your choice. If you have chosen cloth, attach it to cardboard to make a solid base. The making of the painting begins with making a double-lined border. This is a very important step because the border is filled with various geographical shapes and patterns or other motifs. The average width of the border is 1.5 - 2 cm. Now that the border is created, you will be left with a blank middle space. This is the main workspace. Start drawing your choice of figure, designs, and shapes. These must be relevant to the Madhubani painting themes.

When the key design has been made, the empty spaces in between are filled with some designs.
Now is the time to color the painting using vivid shades and hues. Colors in Madhubani are sourced from nature; Indigo is used to produce blue, flower juice produces red, turmeric gives yellow, leaves produce green, cow dung mixed soot gives black, and rice powder gives white.

To paint these colors, the artist uses a bamboo stick and wraps cotton around it. This acts as a traditional brush.
The entire painting is now painted using this special brush with natural vibrant colors. · However, in modern times, the common brush is used and instead of natural colors, artists prefer to use acrylic paints.

Since the entire painting is made with natural materials and colors, it appears simple yet enriching. Originally, this art was created on mud walls or soil grounds but when it evolved over many years, the people of Madhubani started to make it on fabric and paper. Today, this art has become globalized and is receiving worldwide attention and appreciation.

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