Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Raja Ravi Varma Estate Plans Authenticated High-Quality Print Release
Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings are very popular.
Many copies of his paintings are sold online, on streets, and in shops.
Some of these copies are said to be poor quality.
Their colours may not match the original paintings.
The Raja Ravi Varma Temple of Arts wants to make better copies.
These copies will be authenticated, meaning their source will be verified.
The group hopes to release copies of selected paintings by the end of this year.
It says the popularity of the paintings has also led to many fake versions.
The Raja Ravi Varma Temple of Arts plans to release authenticated copies of selected paintings.
The high-quality prints are likely to be released by the end of this year.
Ramavarma Thampuran K R said many existing online, street, and shop prints are poor quality.
He said inaccurate colour combinations are a problem with some Raja Ravi Varma prints.
The Foundation says enduring popularity has contributed to the spread of fakes.
- Who
- The Raja Ravi Varma Temple of Arts, the Ramavarma Foundation for Art and Culture, and Ramavarma Thampuran K R.
- What
- Plans are underway to release authenticated, high-quality copies of selected Raja Ravi Varma paintings.
- When
- Likely by the end of this year.
- Where
- The plan was discussed during Ramavarma Thampuran K R’s recent visit to Pune.
- Why
- To address poor-quality and fake Raja Ravi Varma prints that have become widespread.
- Planned release
- Authenticated copies of selected Raja Ravi Varma paintings
- Expected timing
- Likely by the end of this year
- Responsible organization
- Raja Ravi Varma Temple of Arts
- Foundation
- Ramavarma Foundation for Art and Culture
- Reported problem
- Poor-quality prints with inaccurate colour combinations
- Cause of fakes
- The enduring popularity of Raja Ravi Varma’s art