The Princely Brush: Raja Ravi Varma and the Dawn of Modern Indian Painting Raja Ravi Varma, a name that resonates with artistic innovation in India, emerged from the royal lineage of Kilimanoor Palace in Kerala during the mid-19th century. Born on April 29, 1848, his life was steeped in both aristocratic tradition and an innate creative spirit. He wasn’t merely a painter; he was a cultural bridge, skillfully blending European academic…