King Shantanu and Matsyagandha by Ravi Varma - Oleograph Print

Description: This is an embellished oleograph print from 1920s- 1930s of King Shantanu and Matsyagandha by Ravi Varma an Indian painter who achieved recognition for his depiction of scenes from the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana. What is lithography and Oleography? The Greek word litho means ‘stone’ and graphein means ‘to write’ so Lithography can be defined as ‘stone printing’. The printing plate originally used were porous stones. The priting portion of the stone plate was treated to absorb ink and the nonprinting area was treated to repel ink. Depending on the number of colours present, an oleograph could take months to produce by very skilled workers. The Oleography process is a variation of lithography, but instead of using a single stone or plate, multiple stones/ plates are used, each carrying a different color. Unlike regular lithographs, oleographs have multiple ink layers, giving them depth and richness. Oleographs often resemble oil paintings due to their glossy finish and thick ink application. About the Ravi Varma Press; With support from Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Raja Ravi Varma established the Fine Art Lithographic Press in 1894 at Girgaum, Bombay. Due to the 1896 plague, it was shifted to Ghatkopar, then to Malavli in 1898, and finally to Karla after a fire. In 1903, the press was sold to his German technician, Mr. Schleizer. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Product Details: SKUID: PLPRV0289 Product Name: King Shantanu and Matsyagandha by Ravi Varma Artist: Ravi Varma Artist's Signature: Aavailable Dimensions: 27.5” x 21.8” x .75” (Frame) Print: 20”x14” (Print) Weight: 3.3 kgs Press: Ravi Varma Press, Karla, Lonavla Publisher: Ravi Varma pic depot, Bombay Age: From 1920s and hence may have some signs of fading which adds to it's beauty. Frame: Frame would have an acrylic protection in place of glass to avoid the damage during the transit. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shipping: We ship all over India. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return Policy: No returns or Exchanges Please do check the dimensions before you buy.