Oleograph
Hindu mythology; Printing, Chilra Shala Press Pune
Object details
| Object type | |
| Brief description | Hindu mythology; Printing, Chilra Shala Press Pune |
| Credit line | Presented by N. P. Anthony, Esq.., Chiswell House, Finsbury Pavement, E.C |
| Object history | Presented by N. P. Anthony, Esq.., Chiswell House, Finsbury Pavement, E.C.. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. The Chitrashala Press, founded by Vishnu Krishna Chiplunkar, Balkrishna Pant Joshi, and Shankar Tukaram Shahigram in Pune in 1878, aimed to promote the development of fine arts in India. Their early work mainly focused on Indian gods and deities, producing oleographs that made these images more accessible to the middle and lower classes. The set of oleographs at the V&A was created by Indian artists at the Chitrashala Press. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. Registered Papers: 21430/93, 44179/93 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.12-1893 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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