On the occasion of the 176th birth anniversary of master artist and national treasure Raja Ravi Varma on 29th April, the Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation has launched its newest exhibition “Daughter of Providence”.
This is a first of its kind exhibition on the life and times of Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi (1895-1985), the last ruling queen of Travancore and Ravi Varma’s eldest granddaughter.
Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings of women are renowned for their exquisite beauty and emotional depth. He depicted women from various walks of life, ranging from mythological figures like Sita and Draupadi to everyday women in traditional attire. What sets his portrayal apart is his ability to capture their grace, dignity, and inner strength, making them come alive on canvas. Ravi Varma was a master artist, but his specialty lay in bringing his paintings to life, especially those of women.
Read the full story that first appeared in Our Bangalore dated May 4 – May 10, 2024 here:
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