SHREE KRISHNAVATAR
Lithograph on Paper
Circa
1934
Size (cms)
34.5 X 50.6
Artist
R.G. Chonker
R.G. Chonker was an influential artist and part of the Chonker Art Studio in early 20th-century Bombay. His studio was known for producing oleographs—chromolithographic prints designed to mimic the texture and depth of oil paintings. These prints often depicted religious and mythological themes, reflecting the socio-cultural milieu of the time.
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Publisher
Chonker Art Studio, Bombay.
Printer
Bolton Fine Art Offset Litho Works, Bombay- Active
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The lithograph Shree Krishnavatar by R. G. Chonker beautifully depicts Lord Krishna standing in the cosmic ocean with his lower body submerged in water. He is adorned with a crown, a garland, and dazzling jewelry, symbolizing his divine radiance and supreme power. Sheshnaag, the multi-hooded serpent, forms a protective canopy over him like an umbrella, signifying his eternal presence and authority. In the background, the sun rises, spreading its golden rays across the sky, representing wisdom, enlightenment, and the triumph of righteousness. The entire scene reflects Krishna’s divine mission to restore balance in the universe. At the bottom of the lithograph, a verse from the Bhagavad Gita is inscribed:
धर्मसंस्थापनार्थाय सम्भवामि युगे युगे॥
"For the establishment of righteousness, I appear in every age." (Bhagavad Gita 4.8)
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