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Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' Becomes Most Expensive Indian Painting Sold at ₹167.20 Crore

Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' Becomes Most Expensive Indian Painting Sold at ₹167.20 Crore
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Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' Becomes Most Expensive Indian Painting Sold at ₹167.20 Crore

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EventRaja Ravi Varma's painting 'Yashoda and Krishna' sold for ₹167.20 crore (USD 17.98 million), becoming the most expensive Indian artwork ever auctioned.
BuyerCyrus S. Poonawalla (Chairman, Serum Institute of India), who termed it a "national treasure" and plans periodic public displays.
Painting SignificanceDepicts Yashoda milking a cow while young Krishna playfully reaches for milk. Blends European realism with Indian mythology, showcasing Varma's mastery of oil paintings and lifelike art.
Artist's LegacyRaja Ravi Varma (1848-1906) revolutionized Indian art by: - Introducing European oil techniques. - Making art accessible via lithographic prints (1894). - Humanizing mythological figures like Krishna.

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