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b. 1905 - d. 2003

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  • Ram Gopal Vijayvargiya (1905-2003)
    May. 27, 2026

    Ram Gopal Vijayvargiya (1905-2003)

    Est: €4,000 - €5,000

    Pitcher carrier to the river,,watercolour and gouache on paper, unframed, 25,5x17 cm,,Provenance:-Collection Asit Kumar Haldar (1890-1964), thence by descent to the present owners.,Verso, the sheet bears an experimental sketch for the present composition, offering rare insight into the artist’s working method and his transition from preliminary line drawing to fully realised painted image. This delicately rendered watercolour by Ram Gopal Vijayvargiya exemplifies his distinctive engagement with Indian miniature traditions, reinterpreted through a modern sensibility. The work depicts three women in flowing garments, their bodies turned in rhythmic unison as they carry large earthen pitchers upon their heads. The artist’s subtle use of line and muted tonalities conveys a quiet grace, while the finely layered washes of pink, blue, and brown evoke the texture of fabric and the softness of twilight.The subject of women carrying pitchers to the river is deeply rooted in Indian visual culture, resonating with both the poetic idiom of Rajput miniature painting and with Vijayvargiya’s lifelong interest in lyrical, everyday scenes suffused with symbolic dignity. The composition also reflects the artist’s Rajasthan heritage: the sinuous profiles, richly patterned draperies, and lyrical elongation of the female figures recall the visual language of Rajasthani miniature schools, particularly those of Jaipur and Kishangarh, though here translated into a looser, more modern pictorial idiom.Vijayvargiya, trained at the Mayo School of Art, Lahore, and later associated with the Bengal School, was renowned for combining traditional Indian aesthetics with modern pictorial approaches. His oeuvre occupies an important place in the history of twentieth-century Indian painting, bridging indigenous techniques with a refined modernist idiom.

    Venduehuis Auctioneers The Hague
  • MAIDENS IN THE GARDEN BY RAM GOPAL VIJAYVARGIYA (1905-2003) SHANTINIKETAN SCHOOL
    Nov. 13, 2023

    MAIDENS IN THE GARDEN BY RAM GOPAL VIJAYVARGIYA (1905-2003) SHANTINIKETAN SCHOOL

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    MAIDENS IN THE GARDEN BY RAM GOPAL VIJAYVARGIYA (1905-2003) SHANTINIKETAN SCHOOL, DATED 1970 Signed and dated 1970 bottom left Watercolour on Paper 25 x16 inches Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner and thence by descent Footnotes: Ramgopal Vijayvargiya, born in Baler, Rajasthan, in 1905, was drawn to the world of art from a tender age. His early exposure to the fundamentals of drawing came through a wandering ascetic who ignited his artistic spark. Recognizing his passion for painting, Vijayvargiya's father encouraged him to pursue formal education at the Maharaja School of Arts and Crafts. Here, he had the privilege of being mentored by the renowned Bengal revivalist, Shailendranath De.At the age of 17, Ramgopal Vijayvargiya held his inaugural solo exhibition at the Fine Arts and Crafts Society in Kolkata. His exceptional talent led to his rapid progression, allowing him to complete his five-year course within just eight months, gaining him direct promotion to the final year.Subsequently, he briefly worked as a drawing teacher but soon realized it wasn't his calling. By the time he turned 30, Ramgopal had firmly established his name in the art realm, with nearly a thousand of his paintings already finding homes. Many of his creations drew inspiration from the literary works of poets and writers such as Kalidas and Omar Khayyam.Ramgopal's artistic journey, which commenced in 1929, spanned thousands of works, and over 250 of these pieces are cherished in collections worldwide. Notably, one of his paintings on the theme of Geet Govind was acquired by Tsutomu Ueda's gallery in Tokyo.Beyond his visual artistry, Vijayvargiya was also a prolific writer, having published three anthologies of poems, a collection of short stories, and six books on art. His contributions to both the visual and literary arts continue to resonate with enthusiasts and collectors alike.

    Plakas Auctions
  • RAM GOPAL VIJAYVARGIYA | Untitled (Porters at Railway Station); Untitled (Waiting for the Train)
    Oct. 06, 2015

    RAM GOPAL VIJAYVARGIYA | Untitled (Porters at Railway Station); Untitled (Waiting for the Train)

    Est: £4,500 - £5,500

    Watercolour and ink on paper

    Sotheby's
  • RAM GOPAL VIJAYVARGIYA | Untitled (At Bath); Untitled (Bridal Car)
    Oct. 06, 2015

    RAM GOPAL VIJAYVARGIYA | Untitled (At Bath); Untitled (Bridal Car)

    Est: £5,000 - £7,000

    Watercolour on paper

    Sotheby's
  • RAM GOPAL VIJAYVARGIYA | Untitled (Pink City)
    Oct. 06, 2015

    RAM GOPAL VIJAYVARGIYA | Untitled (Pink City)

    Est: £2,500 - £3,500

    Watercolour and ink on paper

    Sotheby's
  • Ram Gopal Vijaiwargiya (Indian, born 1905) Bathing
    Feb. 02, 2011

    Ram Gopal Vijaiwargiya (Indian, born 1905) Bathing

    Est: -

    Bathing indistinctly signed (lower right), oil on canvas, unframed 91 x 61cm (35 13/16 x 24in). together with another oil by the same artist (2).

    Bonhams
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