SHAKUNTALA SAKHI
Lithograph on Paper
Circa
1910
Size (cms)
35.5 X 50
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
Ravi Varma Press Picture Depot, Bombay.
Printer
Ravi Varma Press, Karla - Lonavla.- Active
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The lithograph Shakuntala Sakhi by Raja Ravi Varma portrays Shakuntala standing gracefully in a lush green forest, with distant mountains and hilly terrain in the background. Adorned with garlands and ornaments, she radiates innocence and beauty. Her pet deer, Dirghabanga, stands beside her, symbolizing her deep bond with nature.
Raised in Sage Kanva’s hermitage, Shakuntala grew up in the serenity of the forest, accompanied by her friends Priyamvada and Anusuya. Kind-hearted and fond of animals, she captured the heart of King Dushyanta, who met her during a hunting expedition. They secretly married, and upon learning of their union, Sage Kanva blessed her and prepared her for her journey to Dushyanta’s palace. Her friends lovingly adorned her as she set out to reunite with her husband.
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