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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=\"\/sv\/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=\"\/sv\/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","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/rama-and-lakshmana-overwhelmed-by-arrows-manaku","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}