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An exceptional and historically significant Ravi Varma Press oleograph depicting King George V, King of England and Emperor of India, portrayed in ceremonial military attire on horseback. Printed at the renowned Ravi Varma Press, Karla–Lonavla, this original colonial-era oleograph represents the remarkable printing standards that made the press internationally celebrated during the early twentieth century.
The lower margin bears the original printed inscriptions including “George V King of England and Emperor of India”, Registered No. 568, the publisher Anant Shivaji Desai, Moti Bazaar, Mumbai, and the Ravi Varma Press, Karla–Lonavla imprint, confirming its period authenticity.
This artwork is not only an important example of Indian chromolithographic printing but also a rare visual document of the British Raj. Preserved in its vintage frame with authentic age-related patina, it is highly desirable for collectors of colonial memorabilia, Ravi Varma Press prints, museums, heritage interiors, and serious antique art collections.
Specifications
Title: George V, King of England and Emperor of India
Printer: Ravi Varma Press, Karla–Lonavla
Publisher: Anant Shivaji Desai, Moti Bazaar, Mumbai
Registered No.: 568
Technique: Original Oleograph (Chromolithograph)
Period: Circa 1911–1925
Size: 14 × 10 Inches
Frame: Vintage Period Frame
Condition: Good antique condition with natural age-related wear.
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