Raja Ravi Varma was an Indian painter and artist who was born on 29 April 1848 in Kilimanoor and died on 2 October 1906 in Attingal. He is one of the most famous and among the greatest painters in the history of Indian art. This article features collection of 20 most famous paintings by Raja Ravi Varma.
Sri Krishna as Envoy
Sri Krishna as Envoy is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma in 1905. This is an oil painting on canvas which depicts Sri Krishna in his role as an Envoy of Pandavas in front of the Kaurava Court. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.
Pleasing
Pleasing is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. In this painting, the artist depicts Draupadi who was the wife of pandavas, bewailing her lot to carry milk and honey to the court of Keechaka. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.
Expectation
Expectation is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. In this painting, the artist depicts a portrait of a North Indian Lady whose identity is still unknown. This painting can be viewed at Kowdiar Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
The Milkmaid
The Milkmaid is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma in 1904. This painting depicts a north Indian village girl who is carrying milk to her home. This painting can be viewed at Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
The Suckling Child
The Suckling Child is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. This painting depicts an illustrative portrayal of Keralaite mother and her child. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.
The Portrait of a Lady
The Portrait of a Lady is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. It depicts a portrayed of a lady but many historians couldn’t figure out the identity of this lady. It is also considered as one of the most famous paintings by Raja Ravi Varma. This painting can be viewed at National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.
Stolen Interview
Stolen Interview is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. This is considered as one of the classic paintings depicting a boy who is meeting a girl. This painting can be viewed at Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
Disappointed
Disappointed is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. In this painting, the artist depicts a lady who is looking sad after reading disappointing news in a letter. This painting can be viewed at Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
Woman Holding a Fruit
Woman Holding a Fruit is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. This painting depicts an unknown lady shown, holding a fruit. This painting can be viewed at National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.
Shakuntala
Shakuntala is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma in 1870. It depicts Shakuntala who is pretending to remove a thorn from her foot, while actually looking for her husband/lover. This painting can be viewed at National Art Gallery, Government Museum, Chennai, Tamilnadu.
The Maharashtrian Lady
The Maharashtrian Lady is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. This painting depicts a woman who is traditionally dressed as a lady of Maharashtra. This painting can be viewed at Kowdiar Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Yashoda With Krishna
Yashoda With Krishna is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. In this famous painting by raja rabi varma, Sri Krishna is depicted as a young child with her foster mother Yesoda. This painting can be viewed at Kowdiar Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Jatayu Vadha
Jatayu Vadha is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma in 1906. This painting depicts Ravana who could be seen killing Jatau. Jatau was encountering Ravana to save Seetha who is the wife of Lord Sri Rama. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.
Harischandra in Distress
Harischandra in Distress is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. In this painting, the artist depicts Harischandra who is parting with his only son in an auction after having lost his kingdom and all the wealth. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.
Sri Rama Vanquishing the Sea
Sri Rama Vanquishing the Sea is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. The artist depicts Varuna, the lord of the ocean is trying to pacifying Sri Rama. He was angered at the intransigence of the sea to give Lord Rama a way to enter Lanka. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.
Galaxy of Musicians
Galaxy of Musicians is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. In this painting, the Indian women dressed in regional attires are depicted playing on a variety of musical instruments. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.
There Comes Papa
There Comes Papa is a painting produced around 1893 by Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma. This Famous painting by Raja Ravi Verma depicts his daughter who is holding her daughter. This painting can be viewed at Kowdiar Palace, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala, India).
Lady in the Moon Light
Lady in the Moon Light is a painting produced around 1889 by Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma. This is another classic painting by the artist with extraordinary light effects. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.
Mother and Child
Mother and Child is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. This painting depicts a unique style showing the affection of mother towards her child. This painting can be viewed at Kowdiar Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Sri Krishna Liberating His Parents
Sri Krishna Liberating His Parents is a painting produced by Raja Ravi Varma. It depicts Sri Krishna with brother Balarama is freeing his parents from prison. This painting can be viewed at Sri Jayachama Rajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, Karnataka.
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