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Damyanti with Hansa by Raja Ravi Verma

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Hamsa Damayanti”  was painted by Raja Ravi Varma  in 1899. It appears that Ravi Varma was quite taken with this story as he painted multiple versions of Damayanti in a variety of scenes and settings.
According to the 12th century text Nishadha Charita, one of the five mahakavyas (great epic poems) in the canon of Sanskrit literature, written by Sriharsha, Nala, King of Nishadha, found a beautiful swan in a forest. The swan told him about Damayanti. An impressed Nala told the swan to go to Damayanti and tell her about him. Later, He was chosen by Damayanti as her husband in the swayamvara, a function in which the bride selects her husband from among the invitees, in preference to even the gods who came to marry her.

  • Year: 1899
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: 57 x 46 inches
  • Style: Academic Realism with Indian influences
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Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906) was a renowned Indian painter, often called the father of modern Indian art. Known for blending Indian traditions with European academic realism, his paintings depicted mythological and historical themes. His notable works include “Shakuntala,” “Damayanti Talking to a Swan,” and portraits of Indian royalty.
Raja Ravi Varma’s art played a crucial role in popularizing Indian mythology and culture. He used oil paintings to make art accessible to a wider audience. His work influenced the visual language of Indian cinema and set the stage for future artists.
In his life, Raja Ravi Varma faced challenges in navigating the traditional art scene, but his innovations left a lasting impact on Indian art. His legacy endures through the Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation, preserving his contributions to India’s artistic heritage

Dimensions 53 × 37 cm

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