{"title":"Manaku","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-monkey-leader-angada-steals-ravanas-crown-from-his-fortress-manaku","title":"The Monkey Leader Angada Steals Ravana's Crown from His Fortress - Manaku","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Pahari miniature painting from the Siege of Lanka series, depicting the monkey warrior Angada raiding the fortress of Ravana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis miniature painting originates from the Guler region of the Punjab Hills, attributed to the artist Manaku. It belongs to a series depicting the Siege of Lanka, a narrative sequence from the Ramayana. The composition illustrates the episode where Angada, a monkey warrior, infiltrates the fortress of the demon king Ravana to seize his crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual narrative employs a flattened perspective typical of the Pahari style. The fortress is rendered in a bright, saturated yellow, contrasting with the soft green of the surrounding terrain. Figures are depicted in profile, with the monkey army and the demon inhabitants distinguished by their distinct forms and colours. Angada is shown in motion, leaping from the ramparts with the crown, while other figures engage in the chaos of the raid. The upper register contains Sanskrit text in Devanagari script, providing context for the scene below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaku is recognised for his contribution to the development of the Guler-Kangra style. His work often features clear, rhythmic arrangements of figures and a refined use of colour. The application of opaque watercolour and gold leaf provides a luminosity that defines the high quality of these courtly commissions. The scene balances the urgency of the raid with a decorative order, characteristic of the period's approach to epic storytelling. This print captures the precise brushwork and the narrative clarity of the original folio, preserving the historical aesthetic of eighteenth-century Indian miniature art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/maharaja-sidh-sen-receiving-an-embassy-mandi-atelier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaharaja Sidh Sen Receiving an Embassy - Mandi Atelier — Mandi Atelier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/king-muchukunda-enters-the-realm-of-mount-gandhamadana-to-attain-salvation-fattu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKing Muchukunda Enters the Realm of Mount Gandhamadana to Attain Salvation - Fattu — Fattu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Manaku","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58914052047183,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58914198880591,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58914198913359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58914198946127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58914198978895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58914199011663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58914199044431,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58914199077199,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58914199109967,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58914199142735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58914199175503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58914199208271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Monkey-Leader-Angada-Steals-Ravana-s-Crown-from-His-Fortress_Poster_CompositorV1_1790666814922.jpg?v=1790669135"},{"product_id":"rama-releases-the-demon-spies-shuka-and-sarana-manaku","title":"Rama Releases the Demon Spies Shuka and Sarana - Manaku","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 18th-century Pahari miniature painting depicting a scene from the Ramayana, attributed to the artist Manaku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis miniature painting originates from the Guler school of Pahari art, attributed to the master artist Manaku. It depicts a specific episode from the Ramayana, the ancient Sanskrit epic. The narrative focuses on the Siege of Lanka, where Rama, the blue-skinned protagonist, interacts with Shuka and Sarana, spies sent by the demon king Ravana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct zones. On the left, a fortified palace structure houses Ravana, who is shown with his characteristic multiple heads. The architecture is rendered with flat, geometric precision, typical of the period. To the right, the scene shifts to an outdoor setting where Rama sits amongst his army of monkeys. The figures are arranged in a clear, narrative sequence, allowing the viewer to follow the interaction between the central characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaku employs a palette of earthy tones, punctuated by the deep blue of Rama and the bright red border that frames the entire work. The treatment of the monkeys is particularly notable, as they are depicted in a dense, repetitive formation that creates a sense of scale and urgency. The trees and foliage at the base of the composition provide a decorative grounding for the scene, while the flat application of colour maintains the two-dimensional quality inherent to this tradition of Indian painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work belongs to a larger series illustrating the Siege of Lanka. It demonstrates the technical precision and narrative clarity that define Manaku's output. The attention to detail in the costumes, the architectural elements, and the expressive gestures of the figures provides a window into the courtly artistic practices of the 18th-century Punjab Hills. The use of gold leaf adds a subtle luminosity to the palace and the figures of the divine, separating them from the natural world depicted in the lower register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/krishna-killing-the-crane-demon-bakasura-family-of-manaku\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKrishna killing the crane demon Bakasura - Family of Manaku — Family of Manaku\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/krishna-steals-the-clothing-of-the-gopis-the-early-master-at-the-court-of-mandi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKrishna Steals the Clothing of the Gopis - The Early Master at the Court of Mandi — The Early Master at the Court of Mandi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Manaku","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58960500130127,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58960771613007,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58960771645775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58960771678543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58960771711311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58960771744079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58960771776847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58960771809615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58960771842383,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58960771875151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58960771907919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58960771940687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Rama-Releases-the-Demon-Spies-Shuka-and-Sarana_Poster_CompositorV1_1790747132059.jpg?v=1790750073"},{"product_id":"rama-and-lakshmana-overwhelmed-by-arrows-manaku","title":"Rama and Lakshmana Overwhelmed by Arrows - Manaku","description":"\u003cp\u003eA preparatory ink drawing by the Pahari artist Manaku, depicting a dramatic scene from the Ramayana where Rama and Lakshmana are struck by arrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing is a preparatory study for a larger, finished painting from the Siege of Lanka series, a narrative cycle depicting the final battle of the Ramayana. Attributed to the Pahari artist Manaku, who was active in the Guler region of northern India during the early 18th century, the work demonstrates the meticulous planning required for complex manuscript illustrations. The composition focuses on the central figures of Rama and Lakshmana, who are shown incapacitated and encased within a dense thicket of arrows. This dramatic moment of the epic is contrasted by the surrounding assembly of monkeys, the vanara army, who watch the scene with varied postures of concern and anticipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a fine, calligraphic line to define the forms, prioritising clarity of narrative over colour or shading. The figures of the monkeys are arranged in a rhythmic, repetitive pattern that fills the pictorial space, creating a sense of a vast, crowded gathering. The drawing reveals the artist's process, showing how individual figures were sketched to establish the overall balance of the scene before the application of pigments. The sparse use of detail in the background allows the viewer to focus on the emotional weight of the central event. This work provides insight into the technical practices of the Pahari school, where preparatory drawings were essential for maintaining consistency across extensive narrative series. The work is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, reflecting its status as a significant example of Indian courtly art from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/krishna-killing-the-crane-demon-bakasura-family-of-manaku\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKrishna killing the crane demon Bakasura - Family of Manaku — Family of Manaku\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/krishna-steals-the-clothing-of-the-gopis-the-early-master-at-the-court-of-mandi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKrishna Steals the Clothing of the Gopis - The Early Master at the Court of Mandi — The Early Master at the Court of Mandi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Manaku","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58960994468175,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58961042047311,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58961042080079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58961042112847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58961042145615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58961042178383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58961042211151,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58961042243919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58961042276687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58961042309455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58961042342223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58961042374991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Rama-and-Lakshmana-Overwhelmed-by-Arrows_Poster_CompositorV1_1790750134224.jpg?v=1790750988"},{"product_id":"indrajit-makes-offerings-folio-from-the-siege-of-lanka-series-manaku","title":"Indrajit Makes Offerings: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series - Manaku","description":"\u003cp\u003eA preparatory ink drawing by the Pahari artist Manaku, depicting a scene from the Ramayana where Indrajit performs a ritual sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis preparatory drawing, attributed to the Pahari artist Manaku, depicts a scene from the Ramayana. The composition focuses on Indrajit, the son of Ravana, performing a ritual sacrifice. The artist employs a delicate, precise line to outline the architectural elements, including the temple structure and the surrounding palace buildings. The figures are rendered with clarity, showing Indrajit seated before a fire altar, while attendants stand nearby with offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaku was a member of a prominent family of painters working in the Guler and Kangra regions of the Himalayan foothills. This drawing belongs to a larger series illustrating the Siege of Lanka. The work provides insight into the technical process of Pahari miniature production, where artists first established the composition in ink before applying pigments. The architectural setting is typical of the period, featuring arched gateways and tiered roofs that frame the narrative action. The inclusion of a large tree in the centre serves to balance the composition, separating the ritual space from the palace architecture on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a study, the work lacks the final colour application, allowing the viewer to appreciate the draughtsmanship and the spatial organisation of the scene. The figures are depicted in profile, a convention common in Indian court painting, which maintains a sense of order and narrative focus. The lower border includes simple sketches of fish, a detail often found in the margins of such folios. This piece offers a view into the methodical approach of the Pahari school, where narrative clarity and architectural precision were balanced to convey complex mythological events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/krishna-killing-the-crane-demon-bakasura-family-of-manaku\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKrishna killing the crane demon Bakasura - Family of Manaku — Family of Manaku\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/krishna-steals-the-clothing-of-the-gopis-the-early-master-at-the-court-of-mandi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKrishna Steals the Clothing of the Gopis - The Early Master at the Court of Mandi — The Early Master at the Court of Mandi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Manaku","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58964227752271,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58964401750351,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58964401783119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58964401815887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58964401848655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58964401881423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58964401914191,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58964401946959,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58964401979727,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58964402012495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58964402045263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58964402078031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Indrajit-Makes-Offerings_-Folio-from-the-Siege-of-Lanka-series_Poster_CompositorV1_1790756796482.jpg?v=1790757903"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/collections\/manaku.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}