Image source: rajaravivarmaartgallery.kerala.gov.in
A study in green
Artist:C. Raja Raja Varma
| Support Type: | Canvas |
| Paint Type: | Oil Paint |
| Current Location: | Raja Ravi Varma art gallery |
C. Raja Raja Varma's works, including A study in green, which, according to the description, shows a massive tree at a pathway, commonly depicted realistic motifs, such as Kerala nature, as opposed to mythological motifs, reflecting his beliefs that art should be able to appeal to a diverse audience and reflect everyday Indian life. Other sources suggest that trees are a symbol of life, longevity and fertility in Indian culture, hence why Varma specifically chose to portray a tree as opposed to any other form of nature. The tree is also in the middle of the pathway, perhaps as a middle ground between the current life and the afterlife.
Information Compiled by
Angshita Ganguly