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A rare and highly collectible antique “Rambha” oleograph after the celebrated painting by Raja Ravi Varma, printed by the historic Ravi Varma Press, Karla-Lonavla.
The composition portrays Rambha, the legendary celestial apsara of Hindu mythology, standing gracefully amongst the clouds. Draped in a vibrant red saree with an elaborate yellow border and a flowing green veil, Rambha is depicted with the refined elegance and expressive beauty for which Raja Ravi Varma’s female figures became internationally celebrated.
Her delicately raised veil, pearl jewellery, graceful posture and serene expression create one of the most recognisable female compositions associated with Ravi Varma’s artistic legacy. Google Arts & Culture documents the original Rambha chromolithograph composition from 1896, produced through the Ravi Varma Fine Art Lithographic Press. �
Google Arts & Culture
This particular period example retains several important collector details, including the printed Ravi Varma signature, Registered No. 529, publisher Anant Shivaji Desai, and the surviving Ravi Varma Press, Karla-Lonavla imprint along the lower margin.
An exceptional collectible for admirers of Raja Ravi Varma, early Indian oleographs, antique portraiture and historic Indian print culture.
Title: Rambha
Artist: After Raja Ravi Varma
Registered No.: 529
Press: Ravi Varma Press
Press Location: Karla-Lonavla
Publisher: Anant Shivaji Desai
Medium: Vintage Colour Oleograph / Chromolithograph on Paper
Size: Approx. 10 × 14 Inches
Origin: India
Presentation: Vintage framed as shown
Condition
Presented in genuine antique condition with significant age-related wear, including fading, discoloration, surface rubbing, creases, cracks and areas of pigment/paper loss, particularly across the upper portion and background. Additional staining and age-related marks are visible throughout. The central figure of Rambha remains complete and retains strong red, green and yellow colours. The printed Ravi Varma signature, Registered No. 529 and press details remain visible. Please refer carefully to all photographs for exact condition.
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