Hanuman Sanjeevani Carrys Mount Vindaya Herbs to Rama Sita Ravi Varma Antique

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Hanuman Sanjeevani Carrys Mount Vindaya Herbs to Rama Sita Ravi Varma Antique Chromolithograph
Condition is "Used". Dimensions 7 x 9.5 inches -- Fine Condition
Colors are rich and saturated and there are no flaws rips or creases
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail or USPS First Class
Original antique Ravi Varma Press Original Chromolithograph -- VERY SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION
This delightful devotional image of Hanuman celebrates his most famous heroic feat—carrying the Himalayan Mount Vindaya to Rama and Laskmana, who, gravely wounded in combat, were in desperate need of the medicinal herbs that grow on its upper slopes (compare Hanuman Revives Rama and Lakshmana with Medicinal Herbs). Unsure which plants to gather, Hanuman breaks off the entire peak and carries it through the sky back to Rama. On his shoulder is a diminutive image of his Lord. Hanuman's mighty tail carries his army, which encircles the monkey general and Rama, emblematic of the strategic importance of Hanuman's alliance to Rama's victory against Ravana on Lanka. This painting is a reminder of the significant cult devoted to Hanuman that emerged in later periods; his supernatural strength, military prowess, and above all loyalty were qualities much admired, especially by the Rajputs.
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Raja Ravi Varma was one of the few artists who attained professional success during his lifetime - for generally, it is opined that artists achieve great fame after their demise. It was the repeated demand for copies of his paintings which led to the suggestion by Dewan Sir Tanjavur Madhava Row that Ravi Varma send some of his paintings to Europe to have them oleographed. Sir Madhava prophesied that doing so would not only extend Varma's reputation but would also do a great service to the country. Both these prophecies would come true in ample measure. The brother of Raja Ravi Varma, Raja Raja Varma would commence the logistic process of the establishment of the Press by deputing Abdoola Hoosein who traveled to Germany and engaged the services of Fritz Schleicher to help set up and run the Press. The Ravi Varma Fine Art Lithographic Press was set up in Girgaum, Bombay and commenced its operations. The first chromolithograph, 'Birth of Shakuntala' (also bears the spelling 'Sakoontala') was launched in July, 1894.