Raja Ravi Varma, an Indian painter, died at the age of 58 in 1906.
On October 2nd in the year 1906, a renowned Indian Painter and artist died. He was one of the greates Indian painters in the history of Indian arts. His exemplary works exhibits the fusion of European academic art. He was best known for making affordable lithographs of his paintings for the public. His work recieved profound acclaim and thorugh his work he is still living in this world.
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