VINTAGE - Framed Ravi Varma Two Sisters

Ravi Varma's piece from the late 19th century is one of the artist's most celebrated works, embodying the cultural renaissance of this period in India. This exquisite portrait showcases noble women in traditional attire, draped in a lustrous silk sari. The painting masterfully combines European academic realism with classical Indian aesthetics, a hallmark of Varma's revolutionary style that bridged East and West. The artist's sophisticated use of light and shadow brings depth to the subject's features while highlighting the rich textiles and traditional jewelry that speak to India's material culture of the era.