Description:

This is an oleograph print from 1920s of Shankar by Ravi Varma an Indian 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.

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. 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: PLPRVB0198

Product Name: Shankar by Ravi Varma - Embellished

Materials Used: Silk Fabrics, Zardosi and sequins 

Artist: Ravi Varma

Artist's Signature: Available

Press: Ravi Varma Press, Karla, Lonavala  

Dimensions: Frame Size : 24.” x 18” x .75” / Print Size : 20" x 14"

Press Details:-

Age: from 1920s - 1930s and hence may have some signs of fading which adds to it's beauty.

Frame: Frame is new and made of Teak wood and has an acrylic protection in place of glass.

P. S. The products we sell are vintage and antiques and hence may have visible scratches and chip offs. We cherish them as they are reminders of the story they have been part of and hence we proudly display them in the product pictures too.

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