There Comes Papa (1893) - Raja Ravi Varma Painting

There Comes Papa" (1893) by the celebrated Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma is one of his most beloved and tender works. The painting beautifully encapsulates a moment of intimate domestic life. It features a woman, dressed in a traditional sari, holding a young child who reaches out with anticipation. A faithful family dog sits near them, also looking toward the unseen approaching figure, presumably the 'Papa.' This work is a brilliant example of Ravi Varma's mastery in blending European academic realism with distinctly Indian subjects, settings, and clothing, a technique that revolutionized Indian art and made his works accessible and popular across the subcontinent

There Comes Papa" (1893) by Raja Ravi Varma. This iconic painting is a tender and warm depiction of a mother holding her child, whose attention—along with the loyal family dog's—is fixed on the door, awaiting the return of the father. A masterpiece of Indo-European realism, it perfectly captures a universal moment of familial love and joyful anticipation. A timeless addition to any collection