Description:

This is an oleograph print from early 1900s  of Sri Vishnu by Ravi Varma an Indian painter who achieved recognition for his depiction of scenes from the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana.

What is Lithography/ 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 in 1898 shifted to Malavli near Lonavala, then to Karla, 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: PLPRV0256

Product Name: Sri Vishnu 

Artist: Ravi Varma

Artist's Signature: Nil

Dimensions: Frame Size : 17.5 x 13.5” x .75” ;  Print; 14” x 10”

Press Details: Ravi Varma Press, Malavli, Maharashtra

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

Frame: The frame is made of Teak and would have 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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