Goddess Lakshmi

Goddess Lakshmi
Raja Ravi Varma | Ravi Varma Press | Oleograph | Burma Paper Silk

This oleograph, printed at the Ravi Varma Press, portrays Goddess Lakshmi standing upon a blooming lotus at the water's edge, holding a lotus flower in each of her upper hands, adorned in a deep pink drape and an ornate silver crown, embodying grace, abundance, and prosperity. Behind her, swans glide across the water and an elephant stands at the bank holding a garland in its trunk, elements long associated with her presence. The print reflects the fine detailing and soft naturalism that made such devotional reproductions treasured additions to Indian homes.