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The Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery popularly
known as Jaganmohan palace is a veritable treasure house of masterpieces
created by some of the most outstanding artists and sculptors of the
world. Originally, a palace built in 1861 its hall was the venue of
crowning of Krishna Raja Wodeyar IV and the repesentative assembly
meeting.
Housed in the historic Jaganmohan Palace, in the very heart of the city,
the gallery is another throbbing tribute to the abundant love for fine
arts which was one of the hallmarks of the Mysore Royal family. This
unique gallery luxuriates in a variety of traditional Mysore style
paintings and exhibits an awe - inspiring collection of artifacts
collected by the Mysore Royal family from all over the world.
Among the varied exhibits are musical instruments, antique furniture,
sandalwood and ivory carvings. The original paintings of the world famous
Raja Ravi Verma are the prized possessions of this Art Gallery. Notable
among the paintings is also the "light of hope" by Haldanker.