Sreeman Narayana

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Artist:	N. Gopala Rao
Year:	1928
Medium:	Oleograph
Size:	30.5 x 22.5 inches (framed)
Signature:	Bottom Left

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Oleograph of “Sreeman Narayana” (Vishnu and Consorts) signed and dated 1928 by the artist N. Gopala Rao (written as Row). In this avatar, Vishnu is the sustainer of the universe and occasionally descends to earth assuming various forms (avatars) to redress the balance between good and evil; and is hence known as the preserver. He is shown standing on the coils of the snake Ananta, the symbol of eternity, and floating on the waters of the ocean, representing the unmanifested state of the cosmos before creation. He is depicted wearing a bejewelled crown and adorned with necklaces and bracelets of precious stones. He holds in his hands the shankha (conch), the symbol of the five existential elements, the chakra (discus), a symbol of the speed of thought and the gada (mace), a symbol of knowledge and power. Standing on either side of him are his consorts Shridevi and Bhudevi who hold flower bouquets.
Nandikolla Gopala Rao (1894-1945) was a prominent 19th and 20th-century artist from
Andhra Pradesh, often called the "Father of Modern Contemporary Art" in the region. A self-taught painter, he was known for his works depicting Hindu epics, landscapes, and portraits
of royalty. His innovative style blended traditional techniques with contemporary elements,
and his art was admired by nobles and kings.

Description

Oleograph of “Sreeman Narayana” (Vishnu and Consorts) signed and dated 1928 by the artist N. Gopala Rao (written as Row). In this avatar, Vishnu is the sustainer of the universe and occasionally descends to earth assuming various forms (avatars) to redress the balance between good and evil; and is hence known as the preserver. He is shown standing on the coils of the snake Ananta, the symbol of eternity, and floating on the waters of the ocean, representing the unmanifested state of the cosmos before creation. He is depicted wearing a bejewelled crown and adorned with necklaces and bracelets of precious stones. He holds in his hands the shankha (conch), the symbol of the five existential elements, the chakra (discus), a symbol of the speed of thought and the gada (mace), a symbol of knowledge and power. Standing on either side of him are his consorts Shridevi and Bhudevi who hold flower bouquets.
Nandikolla Gopala Rao (1894-1945) was a prominent 19th and 20th-century artist from
Andhra Pradesh, often called the "Father of Modern Contemporary Art" in the region. A self-taught painter, he was known for his works depicting Hindu epics, landscapes, and portraits
of royalty. His innovative style blended traditional techniques with contemporary elements,
and his art was admired by nobles and kings.

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ABOUT Oleographs

Oleographs, also called chromolithographs, are multi-colour art prints, stemming from the process of lithography. Pioneered in the 1830s, the process of producing oleographs came into wide commercial use in the 1860s. The technique relied on using several woodblocks or stones with colours for printing, while hand-colouring remained an important aspect as well. Depending on the number of colours present, an oleograph could take months to produce by very skilled workers. Poor preservation and cheaper printing alternatives have made oleographs hard to find. Today, they are mainly used as fine art.

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Artist:	N. Gopala Rao
Year:	1928
Medium:	Oleograph
Size:	30.5 x 22.5 inches (framed)
Signature:	Bottom Left

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