Varaha Gate of Mysore

Original M.T.V. Acharya Watercolor – 'Varaha Gate of Mysore' (Dated 1944)
A magnificent and historically significant work of mid-century Indian fine art, this original watercolor painting is hand-signed and dated 1944 by the legendary master M.T.V. Acharya. Titled "Varaha Gate of Mysore", it masterfully captures the iconic southern gateway to the spectacular Amba Vilas Palace (Mysore Palace) grounds, named after the adjacent historic Shweta Varahaswamy Temple. The painting frames the grand Indo-Saracenic archway in the foreground, with the palace’s majestic, multi-domed silhouette rising elegantly against an atmospheric evening sky. With its superb linear perspective, delicate architectural rendering, and soft, natural lighting, this early, dated masterpiece is a premier acquisition for serious collectors of royal Indian heritage and fine art.