
INDO - BALM
Lithograph on Paper
Circa
1935
Size (cms)
35 X 46
Artist
G. V. Lad
G.V. Lad, also known as Gopal Vithal Lad, was a prominent Indian painter and illustrator. His artwork often depicted traditional Indian themes and was widely appreciated for its vibrant and detailed style.
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Publisher
Karnik Bros
Printer
Not Available
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This calendar by G.V. Lad, for Indo Balm features a woman in traditional attire adorned with jewelry, gracefully positioned at the center, embodying beauty and elegance. The prominent tagline, "Indo Balm relieves all aches and pains," emphasizes the product's primary function as a pain relief remedy. The Karnik Brothers, a well-established family business in India, created the renowned Karnik's Ague Mixture, a herbal treatment for malaria and other fever-related illnesses. Developed during the British colonial era, it gained popularity due to the widespread prevalence of malaria and other vector-borne diseases in the region, becoming a trusted remedy in the fight against these ailments.
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