Contemporary Realism

Varanasi (Ram Kumar)

Ram Kumar (1924–2018) made Varanasi. It belongs to the Contemporary Realism movement. It is kept at Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in New Delhi, India. It measures 127 × 127 cm.

Varanasi by Ram Kumar, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art
Varanasi by Ram Kumar, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art.

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Varanasi, in brief

Title
Varanasi
Artist
Ram Kumar (1924–2018)
Artist born in
Shimla, India
Dimensions
127 × 127 cm
Where to see it
Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, New Delhi, India
Subject
indian art, varanasi city, spiritual themes, urban landscape, contemporary painting, abstract forms

Which museum holds Varanasi?

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art

New Delhi, India

A Beacon of Modern Indian Art: Kiran Nadar Museum of Art – Celebrating Artistic Legacy Located in the heart of New Delhi, India, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) stands as a testament to India’s burgeoning commitment to preserving and promoting contemporary artistic expression. Established in 2010 by Shiv Nadar Foundation, KNMA swiftly ascended to prominence not merely as a repository of art but as a catalyst for dialogue and appreciation within the global art community. A Pioneering Vision: KNMA distinguishes itself from conventional institutions by championing modern and contemporary Indian art—a genre historically underserved.

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Questions on Varanasi, answered

Where can I see the original "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar?

You can see the original "Varanasi" at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, New Delhi, India.

What size is "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar in real life?

The recorded dimensions of "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar are 127 x 127 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

What subjects appear in "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar?

The subjects of "Varanasi" are indian art, varanasi city, spiritual themes, urban landscape, contemporary painting, abstract forms, religious symbolism.

Is "Varanasi" free of copyright?

The copyright answer for "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Which artist is "Varanasi" attributed to?

"Varanasi" is attributed to Ram Kumar.

What art movement does "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar belong to?

"Varanasi" is a work of Contemporary Realism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

Which period of Ram Kumar's career does "Varanasi" belong to?

Within Ram Kumar's career, "Varanasi" falls in the Mature Period. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

Is "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar in the public domain, and why?

The copyright status of "Varanasi" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 2018.

Did "Varanasi" stay in its artist's homeland?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Ram Kumar was born in India, and the original "Varanasi" is held in a museum in India.

About the artist, Ram Kumar

Ram Kumar

1924–2018, India

Ram Kumar

The Shift from Form to Abstraction Shimla, India, 1924. A large middle-class family of eight brothers and sisters gathers in the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Among them is Ram Kumar Verma. His path toward the canvas begins not in a studio, but through a chance encounter in 1945.

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