Old World Portraits
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Raja Ravi Varma
An elegant 19th-century portrait by Raja Ravi Varma, masterfully blending European academic realism with traditional Indian subjects.
Shakuntala Writing a Love Letter
Raja Ravi Varma
1876 · Oil Paint
A vibrant and detailed mythological scene depicting Shakuntala writing a love letter in a verdant forest glade.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm wood and umber notes — holds its place without needing much around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Bedroom · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
This evocative late 19th-century work by Raja Ravi Varma captures the classical story of Shakuntala reclining in a dense Indian forest to pen a letter. Rendered with Varma's signature blend of European realism and traditional Indian themes, the painting features a rich, warm palette and meticulous attention to the flora and surrounding figures.
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