Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906), India’s pioneering artist, blended Western realism with Indian themes. His iconic oil paintings brought mythology and history to life. A visionary, he made art accessible through prints, shaping Indian visual culture.
Raja Ravi Varma’s 1883 portrait presents Maharani Lakshmi Bayi resplendent in rich red and gold silks, heavily ornamented with pearls, diamonds and traditional jewellery that underscore her royal stature. She stands beside an ornate marble-topped table with books such as The Young Lady’s Book and Near Home, or, The Countries of Europe Described, subtly linking Travancore’s queen to Western education and refinement. A deep crimson curtain and stone balustrade frame a distant landscape, heightening the grandeur and poise of the Senior Rani.
Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906), India’s pioneering artist, blended Western realism with Indian themes. His iconic oil paintings brought mythology and history to life. A visionary, he made art accessible through prints, shaping Indian visual culture.
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Raja Ravi Varma’s 1883 portrait presents Maharani Lakshmi Bayi resplendent in rich red and gold silks, heavily ornamented with pearls, diamonds and traditional jewellery that underscore her royal stature. She stands beside an ornate marble-topped table with books such as The Young Lady’s Book and Near Home, or, The Countries of Europe Described, subtly linking Travancore’s queen to Western education and refinement. A deep crimson curtain and stone balustrade frame a distant landscape, heightening the grandeur and poise of the Senior Rani.
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