Arts of India

Artist Nandalal Bose

Nandalal Bose
Nandalal Bose (1883 - 1966)

The paintings of Nandalal Bose are considered among India's best modern paintings by many critics. Influenced by the Tagore family (he ran the art department of Shantiniketan) and the murals of Ajanta, his classic works include paintings of scenes from Indian mythologies, women, and village life.

 

Blind folded Gandhari and a Maid on Balcony
Gandhari in Balcony
Nandalal Bose

 

The Swayamvara Wedding
Damayanti Swayamvar
Nandalal Bose

 

A Woman Goes Sati - Painting by Nandalal Bose
Woman Commits Sati
Painting by Bose shows a devoted wife undergoing Sati ritual.

 

Buddha, Yashodhara, and Rahul
Buddha, Yashodhara, and Rahul
Painting of Ajanta copied by artist Nandalal Bose

 

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The Arts of India
Arts of India

Pictures
Romancing Couple -- Painting by Raja Ravi Varma.Man-Woman -- A piece from Salarjung MuseumA Romantic Couple, JinanathapuraGoddess Saraswati in a Tanjore style paintingMythological PaintingUse of Eagles as MessengersElephant Headed Ganesh in a Tanjore Gesso Painting
Painting on a Peepal Leaf Feeding of Lord KrishnaLord Indra riding the Airavat, the eight trunked elephantA Spectacular Mixed Metal Sculpture of ArdhanarishwaraBodhisatva with a Lotus in HandSolitary MaidenBronze Statue of a Dancer
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833)The Girl from MalabarGaruda Carrying GayatriLaxman meets Valis wife TaraCouple Rides Camel on a Sand-duneTemple on Wheels (Ratha)Hindu Mythological Figure Rawana, Leather Puppet
The Teaching of Bhagawad-GitaBlind folded Gandhari and a Maid on Balcony<br>by Nandalal BoseMan Fondles Two Women on a SwingPainted Leather Puppet of HanumanNawab and coterieNawab and a CourtierPainted Leather Puppet of Kamadhenu the Cow
Water Color Painting by Mukta VenkateshBhishma Lies on the Bed of Arrows<br>A Rangoli PaintingArt By AccidentAccidental ArtMystery Picture!Horse Pulled Cart - Painting by Jamini RoyRomance of Lord Vishnu and Wife Laxmi<br>Indian Red Mural
Bronze Statue of Shiva -- Chola Period (1000 A.D.)Way to NanjanaguduPainting of a Lion on a Ganjifa CardArt of Prehostoric ManGeometric Designs on Palm LeafGanjifa CardA Wall Mural from Karnataka
Painting by M.F. HusainGanjifa Playing Card

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