THE MAHARAJA & MAHARANI OF MYSORE
Lithograph on Paper
Circa
1900
Size (cms)
50.8 X 73.5
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
The Maharaja Frame Works, Bangalore City.
Printer
Ravi Varma Press, Malavli - Lonavla.- Active
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The lithograph The Maharaja & Maharani of Mysore by Raja Ravi Varma beautifully captures the grandeur of the royal couple, highlighting their elaborate attire, intricate jewelry, and the opulent decor of the palace. This artwork showcases Varma’s remarkable skill in portraying regal elegance and detail.
The painting features Maharaja Krishna Rajendra Wodiyar Bahadur and Maharani Lakshmi Vilasa Sri Pratapa Kumari, who were married on June 6, 1900. Krishna Rajendra, born on June 4, 1884, was the eldest son of Raja Chamaraja Wodiyar IX and Maharani Vani Vilas Sannidhana. He ascended the throne in 1902 and ruled Mysore until 1940. His wife, Lakshmi Vilasa, was born in 1889 in Gujarat as the youngest daughter of Rana Sri Bane Singhji-Sahib.
A ruler of wisdom and culture, Krishna Rajendra was admired by Mahatma Gandhi and was known for his patronage of the arts. He was deeply interested in philosophy and was skilled in both Indian and Western classical music. This lithograph reflects not just the royal couple’s status but also the rich heritage of the Mysore kingdom.
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