JudithRaja Ravi Varma · 1889
Acrylic On Canvas- WallArt
- Academic Realism
1889
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Raja Ravi Varma (1848 – 1906)
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At Kilimanur, Ravi Varma and his brother C. Raja Raja Varma housed a large collection of art books, catalogues, postcards and photographs, accumulated while on their many travels, and which served as their constant source material. When required, Ravi Varma did not hesitate to incorporate Western classical postures or heroic stances into his own works. There is perhaps, one known example of Ravi Varma replicating a European painting in its entirety instead of a partial adaptation. On his visit to Baroda in 1888, Ravi Varma had seen Judith, painted by Benjamin Constant in 1886. Judith was a forceful theme and a popular motif with European painters for centuries because it justified the painting of a scantily-dressed
About this artwork
- Title: Judith
- Artist: Raja Ravi Varma
- Year: 1889
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation
- Movement: Academic Realism
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Corpus context: indian tradition, heroic narrative
- Keywords: heroic portraiture, 1889 artwork, oil on canvas
Quick Facts
- Subject or theme: Hindu Mythology
- Movement: Academic & Indian fusion
- Notable elements or techniques: European postures; Heroic stance
- Influences: Benjamin Constant
- Artist: Raja Ravi Varma
Questions & Answers
What subjects appear in "Judith" by Raja Ravi Varma?
The subjects of "Judith" are heroic figure, classical art, mythological scene, indian culture, female warrior, dramatic portrait, ravi varma style.
How is the color composition of "Judith" by Raja Ravi Varma built?
In "Judith", a serene contrast is paired with a softly mixed palette harmony.
Is "Judith" by Raja Ravi Varma a light or a dark artwork?
"Judith" is deep_shadow overall, and its luminance is dark.