Author : Anjali Raghbeer
Illustrator : Soumya Menon
What happens when Valsa helps her Aunty Prima restore an old Ravi Varma painting? She finds out all about the artist and makes a friend from his paintings.
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| Age | 8+ |
| Specifications | 32 pages; 8.5” x 9.5”;portrait; full colour; soft cover |
| ISBN | 978-81-8146-650-1 |
| First Published | 2009 |
| Tags | book on art, Ravi Varma, portraits, adventure, creating art, colour, educational |
A damaged painting is like a body without a soul, Aunty Prima tells Valsa, when they set about restoring an old painting by Ravi Varma. As they remove the layers of dust, Valsa hears a delicate cough. Does it come from the painting? The Veena Player is about a charming friendship between young Valsa and the veena player, which weaves in nuances of Ravi Varma's art style, and pays tribute to his skill in painting lifelike portraits
Swinging between fact and fantasy
The simple and straightforward language, the illustrations and the reproductions of the paintings beautifully complement the narrative. Guaranteed to arouse any young reader’s interest in art and the great artist. Young India Books