In this 12" x 12" calendar features Raja Ravi Varma, one of India’s most influential painters, celebrated for blending European academic realism with Indian themes. His paintings are best known for depicting scenes from Hindu mythology, and idealized portraits of Indian women. Ravi Varma brought gods and goddesses to life with a human warmth and grace that made them widely relatable, shaping popular visual culture across India. Trained in Western oil painting techniques, he used realistic anatomy, perspective, and shading, which distinguished his work from traditional Indian art styles of the time. Through his paintings and affordable oleograph prints, Ravi Varma made art accessible to a broad audience, extending his influence far beyond elite circles. His work played a key role in forming a modern Indian artistic identity and continues to inspire admiration for its elegance, storytelling, and cultural significance.
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Dimensions (closed): 12"H x 12"WDimensions (open): 24"H x 12"WCalendar Format: Spiral with Small Square GridsCalendar Start Date: January 2027 Sunday Week StartTime Span: 12 month full page gridPaper Source: FSCInk Type: Soy-BasedPackaging: Plastic Free - Envelope/SleeveCreative Artist: Ravi Varma Additional Features:
Contains Canadian Stat HolidayDoes Not Contain Lunar CycleContains Mini Reference Month Preview Month Not ApplicableMore Info:
Publisher: Retrospect Group
Item ID: 723587095046
Language: Bilingual (English/French)
Country of Origin: US
