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.
Hanuman’s Discourse (1870), reveals Raja Ravi Varma’s close study of the ornate Tanjore style, visible in the parabolic crowns and heavy jewellery of Rama and Lakshmana. Hanuman stands to the side, reading from palm leaves, while Rama, seated centrally, responds with a teaching mudra that anchors the narrative. Despite the small, tightly structured format, Varma imparts distinct expression and psychological depth to all four figures, fusing devotional drama with courtly splendour.
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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Hanuman’s Discourse (1870), reveals Raja Ravi Varma’s close study of the ornate Tanjore style, visible in the parabolic crowns and heavy jewellery of Rama and Lakshmana. Hanuman stands to the side, reading from palm leaves, while Rama, seated centrally, responds with a teaching mudra that anchors the narrative. Despite the small, tightly structured format, Varma imparts distinct expression and psychological depth to all four figures, fusing devotional drama with courtly splendour.
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