Urvashi Departing - The Love of Purūravas and the Celestial Nymph (18 × 24 in Poster)

India | Late 19th Century Region / Date Indian SubcontinentChromolithograph after Raja Ravi Varma, late 19th century Key Features This evocative chromolithograph captures one of the most poignant love stories from ancient Indian literature -...
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Urvashi Departing - The Love of Purūravas and the Celestial Nymph (18 × 24 in Poster)

Urvashi Departing - The Love of Purūravas and the Celestial Nymph (18 × 24 in Poster)

Rs.2,100.00

Urvashi Departing - The Love of Purūravas and the Celestial Nymph (18 × 24 in Poster)

Rs.2,100.00
Frame style: Unframed
India | Late 19th Century

Region / Date

Indian Subcontinent
Chromolithograph after Raja Ravi Varma, late 19th century

Key Features

This evocative chromolithograph captures one of the most poignant love stories from ancient Indian literature - the tale of King Purūravas and the celestial nymph Urvashi. The scene portrays the dramatic moment when Urvashi returns to the heavens while the mortal king desperately reaches out to stop her.

Urvashi, one of the most celebrated apsaras of the celestial court, is shown gracefully rising into the air. Her flowing garments and upward movement convey her return to the divine realm, emphasizing her supernatural nature. Though she appears serene, her posture suggests a lingering connection to the mortal world she must now leave behind.

Below her stands King Purūravas, his arm stretched upward as he tries to hold on to the woman he loves. His expression reflects both devotion and helplessness, capturing the tragic nature of their story. As a mortal, he cannot defy the laws that govern the celestial beings, and the moment becomes a powerful representation of love constrained by destiny.

The architectural setting, with elegant palace structures and balconies, reflects the refined aesthetic typical of Raja Ravi Varma’s compositions. His style combined classical Indian themes with a naturalistic approach influenced by European academic painting, allowing mythological narratives to appear emotionally vivid and relatable.

The story of Purūravas and Urvashi appears in several ancient texts, including the Rigveda and later classical Sanskrit literature. Their relationship is marked by passion, separation, and longing - themes that have inspired poets, playwrights, and artists for centuries. Urvashi ultimately returns to the celestial realm, leaving Purūravas to grapple with the impermanence of earthly attachment.

Ravi Varma’s rendering of this moment transforms the myth into an intensely human scene. Rather than focusing on divine spectacle, the painting highlights the emotional tension between love and fate, making the ancient legend feel immediate and deeply personal.

Through dramatic composition and expressive detail, the artwork captures a timeless theme: the fragile boundary between the mortal and the divine, and the sorrow that arises when love crosses that boundary.

Museum-Grade Poster Details

Size: 18 × 24 inches
Paper: 350 GSM archival matte paper
Print Quality: High-fidelity reproduction preserving color depth and painterly detail
Finish: Non-glare, museum-grade matte
Ideal For: Art collectors, lovers of Indian mythology, classical interiors, and Ravi Varma enthusiasts

Why You’ll Love It

This artwork transforms an ancient myth into a deeply emotional moment, capturing the beauty, longing, and tragic romance of one of India’s oldest love stories.

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Bring home this powerful depiction of Purūravas and Urvashi, a timeless story of love that transcends the boundaries of heaven and earth.
Available in 18 × 24 inches, with framed and unframed options, exclusively at The Soma Store.

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