A Study of a Woman- possibly for Madalasa and RutudwajaRaja Ravi VarmaNone

  • Painting mediumPainting
  • Art movementAcademic Realism
  • Art period19th Century
  • Dimensions34.0 x 24.0 cm
  • MuseumThe Ganesh Shivaswamy Foundation

Raja Ravi Varma (1848 – 1906)

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About this artwork

  • Title: A Study of a Woman- possibly for Madalasa and Rutudwaja
  • Artist: Raja Ravi Varma
  • Original dimensions: 34.0 x 24.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: The Ganesh Shivaswamy Foundation
  • Movement: Academic Realism
  • Medium: Painting
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Color palette: Pastels

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