{"product_id":"vintage-shesh-sai-chromolithograph-raja-ravi-varma","title":"Vintage Shesh Sai Chromolithograph | Raja Ravi Varma | Vishnu on Ananta","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rare vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShesh Sai chromolithograph after Raja Ravi Varma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depicts Lord Vishnu reclining upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnanta (Shesha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the seven-hooded cosmic serpent, with Goddess Lakshmi seated near his feet. The composition is a striking example of the visual tradition associated with Ravi Varma's mythological prints, which combined European academic realism with subjects drawn from Hindu mythology and devotional traditions. Ravi Varma's chromolithographic prints played an important role in bringing such imagery into homes and devotional spaces across India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVishnu is shown with his traditional attributes, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epadma (lotus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshankha (conch shell)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Ananta's multiple hoods rise behind him to form a powerful protective canopy. Lakshmi is positioned beside Vishnu, reinforcing the familiar devotional association of Vishnu and Lakshmi. The composition also includes attendant figures, including a winged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaruda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a figure identified as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanuman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, recognisable through the characteristic curled tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe subject belongs to the wider \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheshashayi Vishnu \/ Shesh Narayana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tradition, depicting Vishnu reclining upon the cosmic serpent Ananta. The imagery is associated with Vishnu's cosmic repose and the mythological cycle of creation. Related Ravi Varma prints of Vishnu reclining on Ananta are documented in museum and historical collections, including an oleographic example identified as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeshanarayana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromolithography, also known as colour lithography and closely associated with the oleographic print tradition of the period, allowed richly coloured versions of paintings and mythological compositions to be reproduced and circulated widely. Ravi Varma's press was central to this development, helping establish a new visual language for Indian devotional and popular print culture. The Met's collection documents numerous Ravi Varma chromolithographs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal vintage frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this print is both a devotional image and a historical example of India's early mass-produced print culture. Its combination of Ravi Varma's mythological imagery, detailed chromolithographic printing and period presentation makes it a compelling collectible for those interested in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaja Ravi Varma, Indian devotional prints, Hindu religious art and early Indian print culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage Shesh Sai \/ Shesh Narayana Chromolithograph\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist \/ Visual Tradition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raja Ravi Varma\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lord Vishnu reclining on Ananta (Shesha) with Goddess Lakshmi\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttendant Figures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Garuda and a figure identified as Hanuman\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage Chromolithograph \/ Oleographic Print\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTradition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indian devotional and mythological print art\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Frame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage frame\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions including frame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e H 15 × L 11 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage with natural age-related characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Comes with an authenticity certificate from The Blue Trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Blue Trunk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51034368016682,"sku":null,"price":11904.76,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6297\/9114\/files\/IMG-20240702_134848_1.png?v=1768545516","url":"https:\/\/www.thebluetrunk.in\/en-us\/products\/vintage-shesh-sai-chromolithograph-raja-ravi-varma","provider":"The Blue Trunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}