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Description:
This is an oleograph print from 1920s- 1930s of Shesh Narayan by Ravi Varma 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.
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Product Details:
SKUID: PLPRV0293
Product Name: Shesh Narayan by Ravi Varma
Dimensions:
Frame: 24” x 18” x .75”
Print: 20” x 14”
Weight: 3.2 kgs
Press Details : (Ravi Varma Press, Karla, Lonavala) The press details have been cut off by the previous owner, possibly during framing.
Age: From 1920s and hence may have some signs of fading which adds to it's beauty.
Frame: Frame would have an acrylic protection in place of glass to avoid the damage during the transit.
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