Shanmukha Subramanyam (Kartikeya) Oleograph by Raja Ravi Varma (Embellished)

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In this stunning oleograph, Raja Ravi Varma has created a majestic form of Lord Kartikeya, also known as Murugan, Skanda, or Subramanya, the beloved Hindu god of war, wisdom, and victory. Lord Kartikeya is seated atop his celestial mount, the peacock, and accompanied by his consorts, Valli and Devasena, by his side. He is portrayed with six pairs of arms, of which four pairs of arms are visible, holding sacred weapons such as the spear, sword, and trident, representing his prowess in battle. six-headed Kartikeya is a unique depiction that traces its origin back to the legend that six mothers took care of him as a child. His six heads also represent the six chakras, the five senses along with the mind, and the six attributes of deities - wisdom, dispassion, strength, fame, wealth, and divine powers. Riding a peacock, Kartikeya is often depicted with a black cobra in his vicinity. In this oleograph as well, there is an interesting representation of the snake caught in the peacock's claws, and is yet alive and calm, unlike its instinct. According to various Hindu legends, the snake is representative of ego, and the clutched snake is representative of Lord Kartikeya's ability to manage, not abandon or hide his ego.
Raja Ravi Varma's mastery of color, light, and form shines through this exquisite oleograph, as he captures the divinity of Lord Kartikeya and his consorts. The intricate jewelry, attire made using Japanese silk cloth, and real gold and silver Zari work enhance their ornate beauty, and add a three-dimensional effect to the oleograph.

This is a limited edition capsule collection of original oleographs/ chromo lithographs from the 1920s and 1930s created at the original Raja Ravi Verma Printing Press. This collection of paintings was originally made by Raja Ravi Verma and artists like CS Ramanujam. The oleographs are embellished with original delicate Japanese paper silk and Zari work in real gold and silver which was done by artists in the same period. These oleopgraphs were created in limited numbers and thus each artwork is limited to only 1 in availability with us. Each artwork will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from MeMeraki.

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