PROMINENT PAINTERS OF MODERN AGE
Raja Ravi Varma
He was born in princely state of Travancore in 1848. He was the first and most prominent Indian painter associated with the Company style of modern painting. He was conferred with title of Kaisar-i-Hind by Lord Curzon. He gained popularity by painting the stories of Nala and Damayanti and Dushyanta and Shankutala.
Abanindranath Tagore
He was born at Jorasanko, Kolkata. He painted a Krishna Lila series in 1895 which represented a unique blend of 'Shakuntala- Looks of Love' Painting European and Indian traditions. He made the famous painting of Bharat Mata to inspire Indian nationalists during the anti-British struggle. His Arabian Night series created an impact on a global scale since it broke away from past Indian painting schools and introduced something fresh. He attempted to infuse Swadeshi values into Indian art and to lessen the influence of Western art styles on artists. Bharat Mata and other Mughal-themed paintings are among his most well known works.
Amrita Sher-Gil
She is often referred as India’s Frida Kahlo. Many of her paintings have been conferred the status of National Art Treasures by Government of India. Bride’s Toilet is one of her most prominent works.
Nandalal Bose
He was the disciple of Abanindranath Tagore. He became the principal of Kala Niketan in 1922. He is best known for his iconic white-on-black Gandhi sketch from the 1930s. He was also charged with the responsibility of illuminating the Indian Constitution's original document.
