a) Rukmani Kalyanam
Oleograph heightened with glitter on paper
19 x 13.5 in (48 x 34 cm)

This oleograph published by the Ravi Varma Press depicts the marriage of Krishna and Rukmani. The oleograph was based on painting by C G Ramanujan, showing the growing popularity of the Ravi Varma Press and their ability to commission artists to execute works for the press. This work is particularly spectacular for its rich embellishments and appliqué work which was done primarily by women of the Chettiar community in southern Tamil Nadu in the early part of the 20th century.

b) Mohini
Oleograph on paper pasted on mount board
13.25 x 9.75 in (35 x 24.5 cm)

The work has a printed inscription on the lower right stating that the print was printed at the Ravi Varma Press, Malavli, Lonavala

This oleograph published by the Ravi Varma Press depicts Mohini. The female avatar of Vishnu, Mohini is the epitome of beauty and allure. Vishnu takes the form of Mohini and hoodwinks the asuras into giving away the amrita (the nectar of immortality) that came up from the churning of the primordial sea.

(Set of two)

These works will be shipped unframed