destroyed in a fire
at 1897. The main door of this Museum is
itself a master piece of Art with intricate
carvings which is said to have been made in just
70 days. The Museum was officially stated
in 1915, and has since been expended by adding
many artifacts. This Art Gallery was
linked to the famous Mysore style of painting of
rare original paintings and artifacts and
entrusted the Administration of this Museum to a
committee. The museum was named after Sri
Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar in 1955 as Jaganmohan
Palace Art Gallery.
The original oil paintings of Raja Ravi Verma of
Tranvancore on display here are on many
mythological themes.
The painting of lady holding the lamp of the
Indian Artist S. G. Heldnker is another master
piece. The other Exhibits include
Artifacts made from Glass, Ceramic and Metal.
The Jaganmohan Palace was converted into an art
gallery in the year 1875. It exhibits paintings,
which date back to that period. The artists of that
time used natural vegetable and mineral dyes. The
famous traditional Mysore "Gold leaf" paintings are
also exhibited in the gallery, as are oil paintings
of contemporary artists like Raja Ravi Varma and
Svetoslav Roerich.
The Jaganmohan Palace today houses one of the
India's best Art Gallery since 1875. Mysore "Gold
Leaf" paintings are well known through out the
world.
Good collection of clocks is on display here. Few
engravings from China and Japan give it an oriental
charm, painting on silks from Japan are worth
seeing. Another attraction is the display of
paintings of various styles like Moghal, Rajput give
the museum and Artistic touch, Innumerable toys and
artifacts of various description (like the french
musical calendar and religious bells from Nepal)
makes a visit to this museum memorable.
It is just opposite to the City Bus-Stand and walk
able distance from the KSRTS Bus-Stand or the Main
Bus-Stand. Apart from these, regular cultural
programs are also arranged there. |
