Life of Raja Ravi Varma
Born in April 1848, Raja Ravi Varma is considered to be one of the greatest painters in the history of Indian Art. Known as the 'Father of Modern Indian Art' Varma's paintings revolve primarily around the great Indian epics- Mahabharta and Ramayana . Raja Ravi Varma travelled throughout his career hoping to find the inspiration and interesting subjects for his paintings. He showed special interest in painting South Indian women. He often painted his close kin which gained them popularity through his art. Some of his paintings included his daughter ‘ Mahaprabha ’ which her children. The artist beautifully depicted the amalgamation of Indian subjects with European techniques. The richness of colour palette along with brilliant brushstrokes not only captivates its viewer’s attention but also transport them into a whole new world. He brilliantly brought the detailing and realism into Indian imagery with a delicate interplay of light and shadows. Though a protégé of Roy...