Raja Ravi Varma is one of the most famous painters in India. He is known as the ‘Father of Modern Indian Art, and his expertise was in mythological and historical scenes. He made his characters ...

In an effort to bridge the past and present, writer and art historian Ganesh Shivaswamy has launched a digital initiative — Reeling Ravi Varma — to make Varma’s legacy more accessible.

Bengaluru: Paintings as part of 'Daughter of Providence', an exhibition showcasing Raja Ravi Varma's unseen paintings that celebrates the life and work of his eldest granddaughter Maharani Sethu ...

Not just Ravi Varma, the works of other proteges such as the legend’s sister Mangala Bayi Thampuratti and brother Raja Raja Varma also have to be presented and preserved,” Rama Varma says.

Chennai’s 115-year-old National Art Gallery reopens, houses original Ravi Varma paintings After over a decade, the National Art Gallery nestled in the Government Museum complex, is open to the ...

Raja Ravi Varma is one of the most famous Indian painters. From ‘Damyanti’ to ‘Shakuntala’, he painted masterpieces that leave people in awe and surprise today. But unfortunately, Varma ...

B’luru-based Ganesh Shivaswamy’s latest book on legendary artist Raja Ravi Varma delves into the depiction of divinity in his paintings ...

There were several paintings reproduced by the press even after 1906. Which means there were several painters who shared Ravi Varma’s knack for mass connect,” notes Ganesh.

Filled with moral teachings, the Ramayana teaches us about dharma and the triumph of good over evil. Here we list 5 iconic paintings of Lord Ram, painted by Raja Ravi Varma.