This is a rare vintage collection of 9 framed lithographs (oleographs) after paintings by Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906), one of India’s greatest and most influential artists. Each print measures approx. 6 x 8 inches and is framed in original vintage wooden frames.
Subjects Included
Hansdamyanti
Shukrambha
Vishwamitra & Menaka
Ahilya
Saraswati
Rambha
Damyanti
Radha
Tilotamma
About Ravi Varma’s Legacy
Raja Ravi Varma combined European academic realism with Indian epic and cultural themes, making him a pioneer in Indian art. His oleographs from the Ravi Varma Press made gods, goddesses, and mythological stories accessible across India, shaping how generations visualized sacred and cultural figures.
Details:
Artist: Raja Ravi Varma (oleographs after original paintings)
Technique: Lithograph / Oleograph (chromolithograph)
Period: Vintage, approx. early-mid 20th century
Size: Each approx. 6 x 8 inches
Condition: Vintage with age-appropriate wear, patina, and some fading; framed in original wooden frames
Why Collect?
Rare opportunity to acquire a set of 9 Ravi Varma oleographs
Covers a broad spectrum of his mythological, epic, and goddess subjects
Perfect for collectors, art connoisseurs, or as a statement gallery wall
Each piece carries artistic, devotional, and historical significance
This set is not just art but a cultural archive, preserving the timeless imagery of Raja Ravi Varma in one collection.
These cover a broad spectrum of Ravi Varma’s themes — from epic heroines and apsaras (celestial nymphs) to goddesses and mythological stories.
Cultural Value
Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906) revolutionized Indian art by bringing mythology and classical Indian beauty into popular imagery.
His lithographs made fine art accessible across households and temples, turning mythological figures into widely recognized icons.
Age & Authenticity
These are vintage Chitrashala Press Lithographs (likely early-mid 20th century).
Size consistency (6 x 8 in) and publisher imprints at bottom of prints support authenticity.
Original wooden frames with patina further add collectible value.
