Description:

This is an oleograph print from 1920s - 1930s of Ganapati Painting by Ravi Varma an Indian painter who achieved recognition for his depiction of scenes from the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana.

What is Oleography?:
The Greek word litho means 'stone' and graphein means 'to write' so Lithography can be defined as 'stone printing'. The printing plate originally used were porous stones. The priting portion of the stone plate was treated to absorb ink and the nonprinting area was treated to repel ink. Depending on the number of colours present, an oleograph could take months to produce by very skilled workers.

About Ravi Varma Lithographic Press:
It was with the assistance and encouragement of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III that Raja Ravi Varma set up the Ravi Varma Lithographic Press in Ghatkopar, Mumbai in 1894 & later shifted to Malavli near Lonavala, Maharashtra in 1899. In 1901 the press was sold to his printing technician from Germany, Mr. Schleizer and was destroyed in fire and closed down later.

Who is Raj’s Ravi Varma?
Raja Ravi Varma (29 April 1848–2 October 1906) was a celebrated Indian artist, famous for his realistic portrayal of Indian gods, goddesses and mythological characters, in scenes adapted mainly from the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the Puranas. Raja Ravi Varma was the first to make prints (or lithographs) of his artworks affordable and easily available, bringing fine art to the masses.

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Product Details:

SKUID: PRVP004

Product Name: Ganapathi

Artist: Ravi Varma

Artist's Signature: Ravi Varma

Dimensions: Frame Size : 15" x 11" / Print Size : 14" x 10"

Press : Not Available

Age: from 1920s and hence may have some signs of fading which adds to it's beauty.

Frame: Frame would differ. Frame will be made of Teak and would have an acrylic protection in place of glass.

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Shipping:

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