Is Judith under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

Ravi Varma’s lithographs played a significant role in democratizing access to art by making reproductions affordable for the public. What was one of the key effects of this?

It increased interest in Indian art among ordinary people.

What is the primary subject matter of Raja Ravi Varma’s painting ‘Judith’?

A depiction of a biblical scene featuring Judith slaying Holofernes.

What is the thematic context of Judith?

classical greco-roman, heroic narrative, religious allegory, royal portraiture, indian tradition, ravi varma's style, national identity, east meets west

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Judith

Raja Ravi Varma (1848 – 1906)

Explore the art of Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906), India’s pioneering painter! He blended European techniques with Hindu mythology, creating iconic & accessible art through affordable lithographs that shaped modern Indian identity.

The Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation (Bangalore, India)

Discover Raja Ravi Varma’s legacy at the Bangalore Heritage Foundation! Explore authentic paintings, sketches & archives of India's pioneering artist – a fusion of realism and Indian iconography.

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

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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
Medium: Acrylic On Canvas
Medium type: WallArt
Corpus context: national identity , royal portraiture
Keywords: bengaluru painting , benjamin constant , 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