Raja Ravi Varma : The Colossus of Painting

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Birth and early life of the Enigma of time. 2. Kudos and laurels--a saga of success. 3. Raja Ravi Varma--the colossus of painting. Bibliography. Index.

"The name of Raja Ravi Varma is etched in the golden script in the chronicles and the attained perpetual position, because of his outstanding genius. He tried his level best to enrich and immortalize the perennial Indian culture and tradition, and also promoted the national integration through the magic, majestic and magnificent touch of brush. His contributions are never obliterated by the time. He pampered the colors and veered the course of art. In short, he is the enigma of time; by all accounts, Raja Ravi Varma is the Colossus of Painting." (jacket)