A LADY PLAYING THE SWARBAT – RAJA RAVI VERMA PAINTING

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Varma’s paintings often depict Hindu gods and goddesses, characters from the Puranas and epics, and portraits of Indian nobility and British colonial officials. Varma’s work is known for fusing European techniques with Indian sensibilities. He adapted Western realism to pioneer a new movement in Indian art. Varma’s paintings became an integral part of popular Indian culture. He made affordable lithographs of his paintings available to the public, which increased public involvement with fine arts. Some of Varma’s most famous paintings include Shakuntala, Shakuntala’s Impending Calamity, Urvashi and Pururavas, and Stolen Interview.