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AVIMANU'S FAREWELL TO UTTARA

Lithograph on Paper

Circa

1900

Size (cms)

43 X 55.7

Artist

B. P. Banerjee

Bamapada Banerjee (1851–1932), also known as S.C. Banerjee, is celebrated for his oleographs featuring depictions of Hindu mythology and figures. His works are often compared to those of the renowned artist Raja Ravi Varma and played a significant role in popularizing visual representations of Indian stories and deities during his time. Banerjee received his training at the Calcutta Art School and further refined his skills under the tutelage of the German painter Karl Becker. His oleographs gained wide acclaim, particularly for their vibrant colors and detailed storytelling. Many of his works were printed in Germany, contributing to their accessibility and popularity.

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Publisher

Roy Babajee & Co., Calcutta.

Printer

Printed In Austria

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The lithograph titled "Abhimanyu’s Farewell to Uttara" by B. P. Banerjee portrays a poignant scene from the Mahabharata, in which Abhimanyu, dressed in royal attire and armor, embraces his wife Uttara, shown in a traditional sari. This deeply emotional moment captures their final meeting before Abhimanyu departs for battle. As the valiant son of Arjuna and Subhadra, he prepares to enter the perilous Chakravyuha, a complex military formation, fully aware that he may not return. Uttara, pregnant with their son Parikshit, is depicted in sorrow, painfully conscious of the danger ahead. In the background, a fort suggests the looming war. The scene powerfully conveys the themes of duty, love, sacrifice, and the tragic cost of conflict, making it one of the most moving episodes in the epic.

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