Raja Ravi Varma

Reverie

US$ 582.00

A young woman rests her head against her hand, absorbed in thought, her sari and jewellery painted with the tactile precision Ravi Varma brought to fabric and gold. There is no narrative and no mythological reference — the subject is simply a state of mind. It is among his most restrained and psychologically direct pictures.

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Artist

Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906) was born into the royal house of Travancore and trained partly by observing a visiting British portraitist, developing an oil technique unusual in India at the time. Alongside his mythological subjects he painted a great many portraits and studies of women, which are now often considered his most sensitive work. He travelled widely across India seeking models and regional dress.

Material Archival canvas
Frame Supplied rolled, unframed
Print Fine-art print, printed to order
Size 32 × 44 inches
Delivery 2–3 weeks
Certificate of Authenticity Included, emailed on delivery
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