{"product_id":"saraswati-by-ravi-varma-lithograph-print-ravi-varma-fal-press","title":"Saraswati by Ravi Varma - Lithograph Print -  Ravi Varma FAL Press","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e    This is a late 1800s lithograph print of Goddess Saraswati by Raja Ravi Varma, one of India’s most celebrated artists, renowned for bringing mythological subjects from the Mahabharata and Ramayana into beautiful visual forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis print is particularly significant as it belongs to the early phase of the Ravi Varma Fine Art Lithographic Press (FAL Press), Bombay, established in 1894. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn the mid-1800s, lithography gained popularity worldwide for its ease and versatility compared to earlier techniques like engraving and etching. Initially late 1800s, Raja Ravi Varma and other Indian artists sent their paintings to Germany for printings because of their print quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Ravi Varma F.A.L. press;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003eWith the support of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Raja Ravi Varma established the Fine Art Lithographic Press in 1894 at Girgaum, Bombay. This Saraswati lithograph print featured here was produced at the F.A.L. Press between 1894–1896, during the early phase of Ravi Varma’s first press.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLater, Ravi Varma had to move the press from Girgaum to the outskirts of Bombay, Ghatkopar, due to the bubonic plague in 1896. As the situation continued, the press was moved from Ghatkopar to Malavli near Lonavala in 1898. Following a fire accident, the Malavli press was closed and shifted to Karla near Lonavala in 1899, and was eventually sold in 1903 to his German technician, Mr. Schleicher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePrints from the F.A.L. Press are rare and highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/purathanam.com\/blogs\/news\/the-history-of-the-f-a-l-press-through-a-saraswati-print\"\u003eClick here to read more about this print and FAL press history!!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKUID\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePLPRV0285\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/b\u003e: Saraswati\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Ravi Varma - Lithograph print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist\u003c\/b\u003e: Ravi Varma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist's Signature\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eAavailable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e: Frame Size : 36.5\"x 27.5\"x.5\"; \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePrint Size: 30\"x20\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 kgs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePress\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRavi varma Press F.A.L. Press, Bombay (1894-96)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge\u003c\/b\u003e: From  1890s and hence may have some signs of fading which adds to it's beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame\u003c\/b\u003e: Frame is made of Teak and would have an acrylic protection in place of glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship all over India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturn Policy:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo returns or Exchanges\u003cbr\u003ePlease do check the dimensions before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purathanamstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48160814301339,"sku":"PLPRV0285","price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/5147\/8939\/files\/FA62DA70-BFA6-4974-ACE3-530DB9224135.jpg?v=1774690259","url":"https:\/\/purathanam.com\/products\/saraswati-by-ravi-varma-lithograph-print-ravi-varma-fal-press","provider":"Purathanam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}