The Parrot's Curse: Sita and companions overhear the parrots predicting her marriage to Ram will start well, but will not end well
Date2009
Maker
Leela Devi
Indian, born 1954
Object number2021.32.21
ProvenanceThe artist or Mithila Art Institute; purchased by Ethnic Arts Foundation, Berkeley, California, 1977-2014; to Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington, 2021
Published ReferencesSzanton, David L. and Malini Bakshi. Mithila Painting: The Evolution of an Art Form. San Francisco: Ethnic Arts Foundation, 2007.Credit LineGift of David Szanton on behalf of the Ethnic Arts Foundation
Dimensions22 x 30 in. (55.9 x 76.2 cm)
MediumPen and ink, paper
Shanti Devi
1983
Object number: 2021.32.11