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An Alternative Ending: Rama Defeated by His Sons
Sons battle their father and uncles in this illustration of a scene from a later version of the Ramayana. Now ruling in Ayodhya, Rama begins the Ashvamedha, a horse sacrifice to define his territory. In this ritual, a horse, followed by the king’s…
Hanuman Leaps to Lanka
Numbered "48" on verso.
Hanuman Fights for Sita
Numbered "52" on verso.
Rama Leaves for Exile, Bharata Laments
The Rajasthani text at the top of this painting directs us to begin at the bottom right, where Guha, chief of the Nishadas, a forest tribe, reports his earlier encounter with Rama to Bharata, outside of his royal tent. The other scenes depict Guha’s…
Ted Williams, Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, N.Y.
Williams spent his entire career as a left fielder for the Boston Red Sox. This photograph was taken during Williams’ last year with the team. Iooss was 17 years old.