Vintage “Kalia Mardan” Lord Krishna Devotional Print – Jaidial Mal Ram Gopal, Delhi
Vintage “Kalia Mardan” Lord Krishna Devotional Print – Jaidial Mal Ram Gopal, Delhi
A striking vintage Indian devotional print depicting the celebrated episode of Kalia Mardan, in which young Lord Krishna triumphantly dances upon the many-headed serpent Kaliya.
The artwork presents Krishna with a radiant halo and traditional ornaments, standing gracefully over the serpent amid the waters of the Yamuna. The dramatic dark landscape, turbulent water and luminous figure of Krishna create a powerful composition associated with divine courage and the victory of good over evil.
An especially desirable feature of this example is the survival of its original printed title and publishing information along the lower margin. The print is marked “KALIA MARDAN” and carries the publisher details of Jaidial Mal Ram Gopal, Chandni Chowk, Delhi. It also records The Calcutta Photo Engraving Co., 20 Cornwallis Street, Calcutta, with printing credited to The Halftone Press, 50-1-A Pataldanga Street, Calcutta.
The naturally aged paper, old printing texture and period frame give the artwork an authentic heritage appearance suitable for a serious Indian devotional art collection.
Product Details:
Subject: Lord Krishna – Kalia Mardan
Theme: Krishna defeating the serpent Kaliya
Type: Vintage Indian Devotional Colour Print
Title printed on artwork: KALIA MARDAN
Publisher: Jaidial Mal Ram Gopal, Chandni Chowk, Delhi
Block: The Calcutta Photo Engraving Co., Calcutta
Printer: The Halftone Press, Calcutta
Original publisher and printer inscriptions present
Presented in an old period-style wooden frame
Condition: Vintage condition with natural age-related marks, staining, creases and wear visible in photographs
Suitable for: Indian art collectors, Krishna devotees, heritage interiors and vintage devotional-art collections
Collector’s Note
The combination of the Kalia Mardan subject and clearly surviving Delhi–Calcutta publisher and printing credits gives this piece particular interest as an example of historic Indian devotional print culture.
Product Details
Title: Ambika
Artist: Raja Ravi Varma (oleograph print)
Medium: Oleograph on paper
Size: 14 x 20 inches
Frame: Included (decorative vintage frame)
Condition: Good vintage condition (minor wear as per age)
Signature: Bottom right (printed)
Why This Piece is Special
✔️ Iconic Ravi Varma mythological composition
✔️ Highly collectible devotional artwork
✔️ Strong cultural & decorative appeal
✔️ Rare to find in good condition with frame
Note
This is an oleograph print (not an original hand-painted artwork), but holds significant collectible value due to its association with Ravi Varma’s legendary style and Indian art history.