Eminent Modern Indian Artist Raja Ravi Varma was remembered on his death anniversary (October 02).
About Raja Ravi Varma (1848 - 1906)
- Belonged to the family of Maharajas of Travancore in Kerala and was addressed as Raja.
- He is called the father of modern Indian art.
Key Contributions
- Mastered the Western art of oil painting and realistic life study.
- Painted themes from Indian mythology, depicting scenes from popular epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
- Most famous works: Damayanti Talking to a Swan, Shakuntala Looking for Dushyanta, Nair Lady Adorning Her Hair, and Shantanu and Matsyagandha.
Rewards and Recognitions
- In 1904, the then Viceroy Lord Curzon, on behalf of the British Emperor, bestowed upon him, the Kaisar-i-Hind Gold Medal.
- Citation for this award mentioned the title 'Raja' for the first time against his name.
Values
Cultural Nationalism, Aesthetic Excellence, Humanitarianism, etc.