Vintage 1970s Indian 4-Tile Painting: V.M. Raikar, Bombay Vitrum Studio

This vintage Indian painting by artist V. M. Raikar was hand-painted and processed at Vitrum Studio in Bombay, India. It is a four-tile painting adhered to a wood backing. It features a graceful Rajasthani woman in traditional attire, depicted in an elegant kneeling pose. The vibrant colors and clean linework reflect the ceramic tile painting tradition popular in Indian studio art during the 1960s–1970s.

The piece is large measuring approximately 11 7/8" x 11 7/8" square. In wonderful condition with no scratches. There is one very tiny crack on the edge of upper right tile, but it is hardly noticeable. Great colors and textures from the hand-painting process. All four tiles are securely adhered to the wood backing. This is a beautiful collector's piece!

The artwork is signed by the artist and retains its original paper backing with printed studio label from Vitrum Studio, Cumballa Hill, Bombay. It includes a metal hanging loop for easy wall display.

About the artist:
The artist V. M. Raikar was a ceramicist who worked at the Vitrum Studio in Mumbai (then Bombay) in post-independence India.
Active period: Raikar worked during the time the Vitrum Studio was in operation, from 1957 to 1974.
Role: He was part of a group of artists invited to the studio to produce glazed tiles, mosaics, and other home décor.
Legacy: Along with other studio artists, his work helped expand the scope of Indian art beyond traditional narratives, anticipating later discussions about public art and the integration of art with architecture.

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