MEETING OF FATHER & SON
Lithograph on Paper
Circa
1923
Size (cms)
43.3 X 56.9
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 Germany.
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This lithograph titled "Meeting of Father & Son" by B.P. Banerjee, illustrates a pivotal moment from the Mahabharata. It depicts King Shantanu’s long-awaited reunion with his son, Devavrata, later known as Bhishma.
Shantanu had once promised his wife, Ganga, never to question her actions but broke his vow when she drowned their children. As a result, she left him, taking their surviving son, Devavrata, with her. Years later, Shantanu encounters a young warrior obstructing a river’s flow with his arrows and recognizes him as his son. Ganga then reappears and formally presents Devavrata to his father.
This moment shapes Bhishma’s destiny, as he later takes a vow of celibacy and plays a crucial role in the Kurukshetra War. Rendered in a traditional artistic style, the lithograph emphasizes themes of duty, family, and fate.
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