What topics does Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi explore?

hindu deity, ganesha, indian iconography, royal procession art, religious print art, ornate throne design, pastel color palette, traditional indian art

Is Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi under copyright?

Yes, this artwork is still under copyright.

Ganesha with Sidhi and RidhiRavi Varma Lithographic Press · 1900

Indian Miniaturist Tradition
1900
Museum of Art - Photography

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An embellished oleograph of Ganesha enthroned with Siddhi and Riddhi, attended to by two attendants with flywhisks, who are seen standing behind the throne. This print is derived from a painting by Raja Ravi Varma and depicts Ganesha as the four-armed Shakti Ganapathi – two arms embracing his consorts, and the two in the rear holding the noose (pasha) and elephant goad (ankusha). The practice of embellishing prints by hand emerged in India in the late 19th century. Fabrics, sequins and beads were sewn onto the prints, and in some cases, even semiprecious gemstones and

About this artwork

Title: Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi
Artist: Ravi Varma Lithographic Press
Year: 1900
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Museum of Art - Photography
Creative period: Late Victorian
Corpus context: royal patronage influence, bridging east & west"
Main color: Gray
Keywords: varna lithograph”, collectible art print, pastel color prints

Questions & Answers

What is the creation date of "Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi" by Ravi Varma Lithographic Press?

The creation of "Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi" by Ravi Varma Lithographic Press is dated 1900.

What is the dominant color of "Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi" by Ravi Varma Lithographic Press?

The dominant color of "Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi" by Ravi Varma Lithographic Press is gray (#607a78).

What national origin stands behind the Indian Miniaturist Tradition of "Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi"?

The Indian Miniaturist Tradition work "Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi" was made by an artist born in India.

How do movement and era meet in "Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi" by Ravi Varma Lithographic Press?

"Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi" by Ravi Varma Lithographic Press is placed in the Indian Miniaturist Tradition movement, within the Modern era of its creator.

At what age did Ravi Varma Lithographic Press make "Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi"?

Ravi Varma Lithographic Press made "Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi" at the age of 6. The artist was born in 1894 and the work is dated 1900.

Is "Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi" held in the country of its creator?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The creator was born in India; the original work is in India.

Who is the artist behind "Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi"?

The artist behind "Ganesha with Sidhi and Ridhi" is Ravi Varma Lithographic Press. The work is catalogued under Ravi Varma Lithographic Press's name.