Built in
1861 as a formal entertainment palace for the Mysore royal family, the
Jagan Mohan palace became a museum 1915 under the patronage of the
maharaja. The entrance hall has a photographic depiction of royal
activities in the erstwhile state. A quaint but popular exhibit is the
French calendar clock where a group of soldiers play music to indicate the
hour. The Mysore Royal Family Gallery has life size portraits painted by
Indian and European artists attached to the court. An oil painting by
Wesksler, the Wedding Durbar of late His Highness Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV
(1900) is spectacular. Another interesting exhibit is a genealogical table
of the Mysore kings from 1399 till today, painted in a leaf form in the
Mysore style of art.
Tipu Sultan is represented by etchings of
him, his father Haider Ah and scenes from the Srirangapatna war. One
moving painting depicts the handing over of Tipu's sons as hostages to the
British. The Western Art Gallery has portraits of British Officers,
imitations of European Old Masters and three paintings by Rama Varma
showing Khedda operation in the jungle. There is also a section on
Himalayan landscape paintings by Roerich, a Russian artist who lived in
Nagar, a small town in Himachal Pradesh. An excellent collection of
paintings of gods and goddesses represents the Mysore school of art.
On
the first floor are a large number of water colours by well known Indian
artists like Gaganendranath Tagore, Chugtai, Nandalal Bose and S L
Heldenkar. However, the main attractions remain the paintings by Ravi
Varma, which include some of his best known works, Galaxy of Musicians,
Malabar Lady, Lady in Moonlight and Rama Varma's Harishchandra.
Sri
Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery
Jagan Mohan Palace, Mysore
Timing:
8.00 am. to 5.30 pm
Open on all days.
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