Nandalal Bose

1882 - 1966

Quick Facts

  • Top-ranked work: Dhaki
  • Born: 1882, Tarapur, India
  • Creative periods: mature period
  • Art period: Modern
  • Works on APS: 53
  • Nationality: India
  • Museums on APS:
    • National Gallery of Modern Art
    • Kerala Museum
    • Kiran Nadar Museum of Art
    • Salar Jung Museum
  • Also known as:
    • Nandalalā Basu
    • Nanda Lal Bose
    • Nandlal Boshu
    • नंदलाल बोस
    • ノンドラル・ボーズ

early life and career

nandalal bose, a renowned indian artist, was born on december 3, 1882, in a middle-class bengali family in haverli kharagpur, munger district, bihar. his interest in art began at an early age, and he later pursued it as a career, despite initial disapproval from his family. nandalal bose joined the calcutta school of art, where he was influenced by the murals of the ajanta caves. he became part of an international circle of artists and writers seeking to revive classical indian culture. this association led to his involvement in the non-violence movement, as marked by his 1930 black on white linocut print of mahatma gandhi walking with a staff.

artistic style and contributions

nandalal bose's artistic style was characterized by his "indian style" of painting, which blended traditional indian and persian influences. his works include scenes from indian mythologies, women, and village life, earning him recognition as one of the pioneers of modern indian art. some notable works by nandalal bose include:

legacy and recognition

nandalal bose's contributions to indian art are immense. he was given the task of illustrating the constitution of india and was recognized by the archaeological survey of india in 1976 as one of the "nine artists" whose work is considered an "art treasure." today, the national gallery of modern art in delhi holds over 7,000 of his works. important links: * nandalal bose's biography on wikipedia - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nandalal_bose](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nandalal_bose) * nandlal boshu's artworks on WahooArt.com - [https://WahooArt.com/@/nandlal-boshu](https://WahooArt.com/@/nandlal-boshu)

Questions & Answers

Can I explore Nandalal Bose's works by subject?

Nandalal Bose's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

Can I browse Nandalal Bose's works by movement?

The movements Nandalal Bose worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

What are the birth city and country of Nandalal Bose?

Nandalal Bose was born in Tarapur, in India.

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