SHRI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ
Lithograph on Paper
Circa
1931
Size (cms)
35.3 X 51
Artist
D. P. Vaidya
D.P. Vaidya was a lithograph artist and illustrator based in Maharashtra. He was among the pioneer lithograph artists who contributed to the printmaking industry in the early 20th century. Like M.V. Dhurandhar, he represented Maharashtrian cultural themes in his paintings. He was known for his chromolithograph of the portrait of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, printed in 1931.
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Publisher
Anant Shivaji Desai
Printer
The Modern Picture Publishers Of India, Bombay.
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This lithograph titled "Shri Shivaji Maharaj" by D. P. Vaidya, depicts Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the revered founder of the Maratha Empire. He is depicted in regal attire, adorned with a turban, pearl ornaments, and reflecting his royal stature. His determined expression and sharp gaze symbolize his bravery, leadership, and visionary rule.
The artwork captures the essence of Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy as a warrior king who established a strong and independent Maratha kingdom.
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