Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906) is celebrated as a pioneer who transformed Indian art by merging classical Indian themes with European realism. Born in Kerala, he mastered oil painting—an uncommon medium in India at the time—and used it to portray gods, goddesses, and mythological figures with striking human emotion and lifelike detail. His iconic works like “Shakuntala,” “Damayanti Talking to a … Continue reading Raja Ravi Varma: Bridging Tradition and Modernity in Indian Art