Painting study · Ink painting
Khadgaroma, Son of Ravanac. 1720 · Study 2001.163
Artist not recorded
c. 1720
Recorded as Gum tempera, ink, and hand-colored silver paper appliqué on paper, this vertical work measures 27.6 × 39.7 cm using the museum’s overall dimensions. Explore the museum’s context and compare the format with a wall of your choice.
Museum collection reference. This work is not offered for sale by Physical Art For Crypto. Museum attribution does not imply a partnership or endorsement.
Context from the museum
Blades fan around the figure of this demon, illustrating the meaning of his name: he whose “body hair is swords.” To further emphasize his favorite weapon, he clutches a broad curving sword in his right hand. The inscription at the bottom identifies him by name in the local language of Telugu, but a section has been pasted upside down, indicating that the owner of this page did not read the script. The inscription has been translated into French at the top. Territories in southern India were under French colonial control from 1692 to 1761.
Museum description reproduced from its CC0 open-access record. Read the original catalog entry.
A detail to notice
The silver appliqué, which was likely mixed with the yellow pigment gamboge, imitates gold.
Observation supplied by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Read the dimensions before the image
The selected overall measurement for Khadgaroma, Son of Ravana is 27.6 cm wide and 39.7 cm high, equivalent to approximately 10.9 × 15.6 inches. Dividing width by height gives a format ratio of 0.70:1. The rectangular bounding area is 0.11 square meters; it describes the measured footprint, not the amount of paint or the monetary value.
On an illustrative 300 cm wall, the recorded width occupies 9.2% of the span before adding a frame. A centered placement leaves approximately 136.2 cm on each side before adding a frame. These are calculations by Physical Art For Crypto using museum measurements. They are not the museum’s display recommendations.
Questions to bring to your own collection
With Khadgaroma, Son of Ravana in view, identify one feature you can point to, then distinguish what the museum records from your personal response. Keep its medium, Gum tempera, ink, and hand-colored silver paper appliqué on paper, in your notes when comparing contemporary works.
- Which part of this vertical composition catches your eye first?
- Would a 27.6 cm width still suit the space after allowing for furniture and a frame?
- What surface detail would you need to see in person or in a close photograph?
Explore physical scale
How large would this format feel on your wall?
Use this museum work’s recorded format as a reference. Adjust a blank wall and optional frame allowance to compare proportions. The museum painting is an educational reference and is not for sale here.
Calculation: outside width = recorded width + twice your frame allowance. This is a proportion study, not an installation assessment. It excludes furniture, hardware, load capacity, depth and delivery clearance. The display image may include margins absent from the recorded measurement.
Compare formats with the studio collection
These Lei-Kol works have the closest width-to-height ratios in the current catalog. This is a geometry comparison, not a claim of artistic similarity, equivalent value, or association with the museum artist.
| Painting | Width × height | Format ratio | USD catalog price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Day | 24 × 36 in | 0.67:1 | $1,199 |
| Waterfalls | 24 × 36 in | 0.67:1 | $999 |
| Blood Moon | 30 × 40 in | 0.75:1 | $1,199 |
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