A Parsi Couple — Raja Ravi Varma

A Parsi Couple

Raja Ravi Varma’s ‘A Parsi Couple’ (c. 1890) is a meticulously detailed pencil drawing capturing Victorian formality & social life. Explore this unique portrait's realism & historical significance.


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 Ganesh Shivaswamy Foundation (Bangalore, India)

Delve into the world of Raja Ravi Varma at The Ganesh Shivaswamy Foundation – Bengaluru’s premier repository showcasing his iconic paintings, sketches & archival material. Explore a legacy preserved through research & collaborative initiatives.

A Parsi Couple presumably waiting for a train while the lady is seated on a railway-platform bench. She is attired in the typical Gujarati style saree. In a book authored by C Raja Raja Varma entitled