Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: On the occasion of Raja Ravi Varma’s 176th birth anniversary celebrations, the first true copy of his painting “Indulekha” was unveiled at Kilimanoor Palace, Kerala – where the artist was born.
- The oil painting portrays Indulekha holding a letter addressed to her lover, Madhavan, dated 1892, and has been recently restored.
About Raja Ravi Varma:
- Raja Ravi Varma (1848 – 1906) was an Indian painter and artistwho is known for his work that combines European academic art with Indian iconography.
- His work is considered one of the best examples of this fusion. Varma is sometimes called the first modern Indian artist.
- Varma’s works are known for combining Hindu mythological subject matter with European realist historicist painting style.
- Some of his works include Shakuntala, Woman Holding a Fruit, and Hamsa Damayanti.
