INDRAJIT VIJAY
Lithograph on Paper
Circa
1905
Size (cms)
35.3 X 49.9
Artist
Raja Ravi Varma - Active
Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906) was a celebrated Indian painter known for blending European academic art techniques with Indian subjects, making classical Indian art accessible to the masses. Born into an aristocratic family in Kerala, Varma mastered oil painting and is renowned for his depictions of scenes from Indian epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana. He often portrayed Indian gods, goddesses, and historical figures with lifelike realism, drawing inspiration from traditional Indian aesthetics and the techniques of Western realism. His works not only influenced Indian art but also popularized mythological characters across the country, partly due to his pioneering efforts in lithography, which made his paintings widely available as prints.
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Publisher
Anant Shivaji Desai
Printer
Ravi Varma Press, Karla - Lonavla.- Active
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The lithograph "Indrajit Vijay" by Raja Ravi Varma depicts Meghanada presenting the defeated Lord Indra at the gate of Lanka’s royal palace. Indrajit stands proudly in his armor, while Indra, with his head bowed in submission, faces Ravana. A celestial maiden, possibly Shachi, is held by an attendant. The grand palace gate, adorned with intricate carvings, is surrounded by courtiers and warriors witnessing the moment. In the distance, Mandodari watches with concern.
Meghanada, a formidable warrior and master of mystical warfare, fought alongside Ravana in a great battle against Indra and the Devas. Using the powerful art of Samadhi, he became invisible and struck from afar. After days of intense combat, he subdued Indra and brought him to Lanka as a prisoner. In recognition of his victory, Lord Brahma honored him with the title Indrajit, meaning "the conqueror of Indra."
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