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Sri Chitra Art
Gallery is a fascinating art gallery
in Trivandrum
city. It is placed towards the northern side of the Napier Museum.
Sri Chitra
Art Gallery
in Trivandrum
features a unique collection of traditional and contemporary Indian art. It is
one of the few art galleries in India,
which boasts the finest exhibits of both ancient and modern schools of Indian
art.
The creations of Raja Ravi Varma adorn the front
galleries and the oil painting work of this renowned artist is no doubt the
most important feature of the Sri
Chitra Art
Gallery.
Among the other artworks preserved, the Mughal,
Rajasthani and Rajput paintings are worth mentioning. The Tanjore and Balinese
paintings are popular for their intricate works and the elegant stone work and
rich colours used in the paintings reflect the treasures of Indian art.
Besides its extensive variety of Indian art, the Sri Chitra
Art Gallery
is also popular for its exclusive collection of International art. Once you are
within the Sri Chitra
Art Gallery
in Trivandrum
you cannot afford to miss its collection of Chinese, Tibetan and Japanese
artworks. The gallery also houses some excellent miniature paintings, Kerala
style mural paintings, and a rich collection of Roerich paintings. Not to
mention, the exhibits of the Bengal School of Arts will surely add to your
pleasure.
While planning your trip, keep in mind that the Sri Chitra
Art Gallery
remains open to its visitors on all days of the week except Monday, from 10.00
AM to 5.00 PM. However on Wednesdays it remains open only from 1.00 PM to 4.45
PM. It is a wonderful cultural experience and a wonderful blend of both
traditional and contemporary art which is a must-see for all art enthusiasts.
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