Vintage False-Head of Sree Ramchandraji – R. G. Gupta | Framed Ramayana Art Print

Vintage False-Head of Sree Ramchandraji – R. G. Gupta | Framed Ramayana Art Print

Size: 10 × 14 Inches

Product Description

A remarkable vintage Indian devotional art print titled “False-head of Sree Ramchandraji”, featuring a dramatic and emotionally powerful episode from the epic Ramayana.

The artwork portrays Ravana standing before Mata Sita in the Ashoka Vatika, presenting an illusory severed head resembling Lord Rama, together with his bow, in an attempt to deceive her.

Beautifully illustrated by R. G. Gupta, the composition captures the emotional tension of the scene through expressive figures, elaborate royal costumes and a richly detailed garden setting.

The artwork features deep colours, intricate jewellery, traditional architectural elements and delicate floral details. Its decorative printed border and surviving publication information further enhance its appeal as a collectible example of Indian devotional print culture.

Original Publication Details

– Original Title: False-head of Sree Ramchandraji

– Artist: R. G. Gupta (name printed within the artwork)

– Publisher: Jai Dial Mal Ram Gopal

– Publisher’s Address: Chandni Chowk, Delhi

– Printer: Gaya Art Press

– Printing Address: 9/1, Subal Chandra Lane, Calcutta

– Medium: Vintage colour print on paper

– Frame: Traditional black wooden frame

Product Highlights

– Vintage Ramayana-themed devotional artwork.

– Depicts Ravana’s attempt to deceive Mata Sita with an illusory head of Lord Rama.

– R. G. Gupta’s name printed within the composition.

– Original Delhi publisher and Calcutta printer details.

– Intricate traditional costumes, decorative architecture and garden scenery.

– Beautifully preserved printed ornamental border.

– Presented in a traditional black wooden frame.

Condition

Vintage condition with visible age-related discolouration, spotting, minor stains and wear along the paper margins.

A prominent diagonal line is visible across the upper-left section, apparently caused by damaged glazing. The wooden frame also displays signs of age and wear.

Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition.

A Distinctive Ramayana Collectible

This artwork brings together the narrative richness of the Ramayana and the decorative traditions of Indian popular printmaking.

With its identifiable artist, original publisher’s imprint and surviving Calcutta printing details, it is an interesting addition to a collection of vintage Indian prints, religious artwork and historical illustrations.