Print Item Number: Eg233 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular shaped print of a female with black hair gathered into bun on the left of her head, standing, yet leaning against piece of furniture. Only torso and head shown. She is wearing a translucent, white cloth wrap along with gold bracelets, necklaces, earrings, hair and nose ornaments. Her left hand reaches up to touch neck while left one supports arm on right under elbow. Illustration framed in white. Tamil(?) script and '1956' printed near base. Print mounted onto a light brown, diagonal-lined, textured paper.
History Of Use
Indian popular religious prints have been published for nearly a century, first by German presses, later by Indian ones. The prints may take the form of calendars, posters, or simply images. The style of the representations is European. In the beginning they were Hindu images, but are now acquiring elements both of folk art and a romantic secularism. It is a living art currently influenced by the movie industry and non-Hindu religions. The images are a vehicle for advertising and are also used for religious purposes. This print is from a magazine.
Cultural Context
secular print; reproduction of oil painting
Item History
- Made by Ravi Varma (Maker) in India during 1956
- Collected before 1982
- Owned by Stephen Inglis before January 1983
- Received from Stephen Inglis (Donor) during January 1983
What
- Name
- Identification Number
- Eg233
- Type of Item
- Overall
- height 24.8 cm, width 16.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- South India
- Creator
- Ravi Varma (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Stephen Inglis
- Received from
- Stephen Inglis (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Creation Date
- during 1956
- Collection Date
- before 1982
- Ownership Date
- before January 1983
- Acquisition Date
- during January 1983
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0857/0088