Going Beyond Ravi Varma
My heartfelt thanks to Manu S
Pillai, renowned historian and a dear friend, for this thoughtful write-up and,
especially, for asking the questions that brought out the very essence of the
book. His questions opened up the larger story behind The Forgotten Atelier—the
forgotten artists, ateliers, patrons, and artistic networks that shaped the
rich visual heritage of Travancore, beyond the familiar story of Raja Ravi
Varma.
Grateful to The Hindu for
featuring the book and for bringing this story to a wider readership.
