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powerful and highly collectible vintage Mahishasuramardini oleograph, depicting Goddess Durga in her fierce victorious form as the slayer of the demon Mahishasura.
The dramatic composition presents the many-armed Goddess Durga armed with divine weapons, confronting Mahishasura in an intense mythological battle. Her sacred lion dominates the foreground, overpowering the fallen demon, while the goddess stands triumphant above the chaotic battlefield.
The richly ornamented crown, jewellery, multiple weapons, vivid red and green garments and exceptionally expressive figures create the dramatic visual character associated with historic Ravi Varma Press devotional chromolithographs.
The Museum of Art & Photography documents this composition under the title “Mahishasuramardini”, produced by the Ravi Varma Press, Karla-Lonavla, during the late 19th to early 20th century, with Anant Shivaji Desai recorded as agent and publisher. �
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An exceptional statement piece for collectors of Ravi Varma Press imagery, antique Hindu devotional prints, Shakti iconography and early Indian chromolithography.
Title: Mahishasuramardini
Subject: Goddess Durga Slaying Mahishasura
Tradition: Ravi Varma Press
Medium: Vintage Colour Oleograph / Chromolithograph on Paper
Size: Approx. 14 × 20 Inches
Period: Early 20th Century style / vintage period
Origin: India
Presentation: Vintage decorative frame as shown
Condition
Presented in genuine vintage condition with natural age-related toning, minor surface marks, fading and wear consistent with age. The colours remain rich and the complete central battle composition remains visually impressive. The vintage frame also displays expected signs of age and use. Please refer to all photographs for exact condition.
Note: The Ravi Varma Press composition is independently documented, although the lower press imprint is not visible in the present framing; therefore the exact edition should be confirmed if the frame is opened.
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