May 12, 2013

Nandalal Bose, Famous Indian painter of the Bengal school of art


Nandalal Bose (3 December 1882 – 16 April 1966) was an Indian painter of the Bengal school of art. A pupil of Abanindranath Tagore, Bose was known for his "Indian style" of painting. He became the principal of Kala Bhavan, Shanti Niketan in 1922. He was influenced by the Tagore family and the murals of Ajanta; his classic works include paintings of scenes from Indian mythologies, women, and village life.
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Source: Ei Samay Bangla Newspaper