Bidspirit auction | INDIAN PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING SIGNED

INDIAN PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING SIGNED RAJA RAVI VARMA - An Indian oil painting on canvas depicting a portrait of Maharana Bhupal Singh after the original painting. Signed, Ravi Varma, lower left. Raja Ravi Varma, 1848 to 1906, was an Indian painter and artist. His works are one of the best examples of the fusion of European academic art with a purely Indian sensibility and iconography. Especially, he was notable for making affordable lithographs of his paintings available to the public, which greatly enhanced his reach and influence as a painter and public figure. His lithographs increased the involvement of common people with fine arts and defined artistic tastes among the common people. Furthermore, his religious depictions of Hindu deities and works from Indian epic poetry and Puranas have received profound acclaim. Indian Fine Art, Royal Portrait Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork. Dimensions Image 47 x 35 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.