Description:

This is an embellished oleograph print from 1920s- 1930s of Matsya avatar by Ravi Varma  an Indian painter who achieved recognition for his depiction of scenes from the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana. Matsya is the first avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, depicted as a fish.

What is lithography and 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.

The Oleography process is a variation of lithography, but instead of using a single stone or plate, multiple stones/ plates are used—each carrying a different color. Unlike regular lithographs, oleographs have multiple ink layers, giving them depth and richness. Oleographs often resemble oil paintings due to their glossy finish and thick ink application.

About the Ravi Varma Lithographic Press;

With support from Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Raja Ravi Varma established the Fine Art Lithographic Press in 1894 at Girgaum, Bombay. Due to the 1896 plague, it was shifted to Ghatkopar, then to Malavli in 1898, and finally to Karla after a fire. In 1903, the press was sold to his German technician, Mr. Schleizer.

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Product Details:

SKUID: PLPRV0278

Product Name: Matsya Avatar by Ravi Varma

Artist: Ravi Varma

Artist's Signature: Nil

Dimensions: Frame Size : 15.25”x11.25”x.5”

Weight: 705g

Press : Ravi Varma Press, Karla, Maharashtra

Publisher: Anand Shivaji Desai, Moti Bazar, Mumbai

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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