Tilottamā Playing - Celestial Grace in Motion (18 × 24 in Poster)

India | 1896 Region / Date Indian SubcontinentChromolithograph after Raja Ravi Varma, 1896 Key Features This exquisite 1896 chromolithograph after Raja Ravi Varma presents Tilottamā, the celestial apsarā of Hindu mythology, suspended mid-air against an...
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Tilottamā Playing - Celestial Grace in Motion (18 × 24 in Poster)

Tilottamā Playing - Celestial Grace in Motion (18 × 24 in Poster)

Rs.2,100.00

Tilottamā Playing - Celestial Grace in Motion (18 × 24 in Poster)

Rs.2,100.00
Frame style: Unframed
India | 1896

Region / Date

Indian Subcontinent
Chromolithograph after Raja Ravi Varma, 1896

Key Features

This exquisite 1896 chromolithograph after Raja Ravi Varma presents Tilottamā, the celestial apsarā of Hindu mythology, suspended mid-air against an expansive sky. Her body arcs gracefully as she reaches toward a floating red ball, transforming a simple gesture into an expression of divine playfulness. The composition is minimal yet luminous - sky and cloud serving as a soft backdrop to her sculptural form.

Tilottamā, whose name suggests one “composed of the finest particles,” was created by the gods as an embodiment of perfect beauty. In this rendering, Ravi Varma merges classical Indian mythology with European academic realism. Her posture reflects studied movement, almost balletic, while the flowing red drapery adds dynamism and dramatic contrast against the pale sky.

The red cloth, loosely wrapped around her lower body, becomes both garment and visual rhythm. Its folds ripple like wind-touched flame, emphasizing weightlessness. The jewelry and delicate facial features maintain a distinctly Indian aesthetic, grounding the celestial figure within cultural identity even as she inhabits an ethereal realm.

The floating red ball introduces a subtle narrative element. It evokes divine sport (līlā), suggesting that even heavenly beings partake in moments of effortless joy. Unlike overtly dramatic mythological scenes, this image focuses on grace, sensuality, and movement - hallmarks of Ravi Varma’s ability to humanize the divine while preserving its aura.

Museum-Grade Poster Details

Size: 18 × 24 inches
Paper: 350 GSM archival matte paper
Print Quality: High-fidelity reproduction preserving tonal gradation and brushwork depth
Finish: Non-glare, museum-grade matte
Ideal For: Art collectors, lovers of classical Indian aesthetics, vintage Ravi Varma enthusiasts

Why You’ll Love It

This artwork is a celebration of beauty in motion. It balances mythology and realism, sensuality and refinement, movement and stillness. Whether appreciated for its artistic mastery or its mythological subject, it brings elegance and poetic lightness to any space.

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Invite celestial grace into your collection with this timeless 1896 Ravi Varma classic.
Available in 18 × 24 inches, with framed and unframed options, exclusively at The Soma Store.

 

 

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