Raja Ravi Varma (painter)

Raja Ravi Varma was a renowned Indian artist from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, celebrated for blending Indian tradition with Western artistic techniques. He is best known for creating realistic, detailed paintings of Hindu gods, goddesses, and mythological scenes, making religious imagery more accessible and widely appreciated. His work helped elevate Indian art to a national level and influenced modern Indian visual culture. Varma’s mastery of portraiture and his ability to portray emotion and beauty with realism earned him a lasting legacy as one of India’s most important and influential painters.