Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906) was a great artist who brought Indian painting to the attention of the larger world. His magnificent paintings shine still in their undying glory.
Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906) was born in Kilimanoor Palace as the son of Umamba Thampuratti and Neelakandan Bhattathiripad. At the age of seven years he started drawing on the palace walls using charcoal.
Most of his paintings are based on Hindu epic stories and characters. In 1873 he won the First Prize at the Madras Painting Exhibition. He became a world famous Indian painter after winning in 1873 Vienna Exhibition.
Shakuntala & friends
Maharashtrian lady
Girl carrying milk-pot
Lady giving alms at a temple
Lady with fruit-tray
Detail from Lady playing Swarbat
Kerala lady with child
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