Damayanti and the Hamsa

After Raja Ravi Varma

Original Artist: Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906)
Original Title: Hamsa Damayanti / Damayanti and the Hamsa
Year: 1899
Medium: Oil on Canvas

Subject: The love story of Nala and Damayanti, associated with the Mahabharata tradition. 

The Story Behind the Painting

The painting portrays Princess Damayanti of Vidarbha in intimate conversation with a hamsa—a swan that acts as the messenger between Damayanti and Nala, King of Nishadha.

According to the story, Nala and Damayanti learn of each other's extraordinary qualities before meeting. The swan becomes their intermediary, carrying words of admiration and love between them. Ravi Varma captures the quiet moment when Damayanti communicates with this elegant messenger. 

OSIA-N Recreation

A Heritage Masterpiece Recreated by OSIA-N

Inspired by Raja Ravi Varma's iconic 1899 masterpiece, Hamsa Damayanti, this celebrated composition has been recreated on canvas by OSIA-N and individually hand embellished.

The hand embellishment brings additional texture, depth and richness to the drapery, jewellery, architectural details, lotus leaves, landscape and the graceful white hamsa, while preserving the essence of Ravi Varma's historic composition.

OSIA-N Signature Hand-Embellished Canvas Art
Recreated after Raja Ravi Varma
Size: 24 × 36 Inches
Antique Gold Finish Wooden Frame
Available at HOUSE of OSIA

HAMSA DAMAYANTI — 1899
After Raja Ravi Varma
Recreated & Hand-Embellished by OSIA-N