Shree Radha Rukmini Krishna - 02

by C G Ramanujam
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Details

Medium: Decorated Oleograph
Size: 23 x 17 inches (framed)
Signature: Bottom Left

Description

Dressed/embellished oleograph of Krishna with Radha and Rukmini by the artist CG Ramanujam from the early 1900s. Krishna is depicted with his arms on the shoulders of both women and his is hair is tied in a topknot, which is adorned with jewels and a peacock feather. A number of necklaces and a floral garland hang from his neck. Radha and Rukmini are dressed in beautifully decorated orange and blue saris respectively. The scene is set in palatial surroundings with Yali topped pillars and flower garlands hanging above them. Krishna, the god of love and compassion, is the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, but is worshipped in his own right. He has always been one of the most popular deities in Southern India and so is frequently depicted in paintings of the classical traditions. This oleograph has been beautifully decorated by the original owner with fabric and sequins.

  • ABOUT C G Ramanujam

    CG Ramanujam was one of the well-known artists who worked for the Ravi Varma Press. Ramanujam's portrayals of the deities and mythological subjects were heavily influenced by the Tanjore style of painting. The traditional attire, jewellery and other elements also give a clear indication of the artist's roots in South India.

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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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