Keywords
Colonial Influence
Indian Painting
Mythology
Indian Painter
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Abstract
The success of Raja Ravi Varma was heavily dependent on a number of variables. Two characteristics of westernised painting in India during the 19th century were addressed by Ravi Varma. He was adept at both the new medium of oil painting and the cutting edge of photo-illusionism. The distinctive painting and illustration style he had established was considered much better by both his mentors and clients. It was equally crucial to use these tactics and talents methodically. He painted life-size portraits using all the grace and elegance of Western Academic oil painting techniques. Since painting Indian women became Ravi Varma's primary subject matter, it is crucial to comprehend his method of painting them. The current study aims to address the images of mythology and colonial influences found in Raja Ravi Varma's paintings and printings.
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