Early Life and Career Nandalal Bose, a luminary of modern Indian art, was born on December 3rd, 1882, in Haveli Kharagpur—a location somewhat obscure to Western eyes—one of the more modest Bengali families residing in Munger district, Bihar. His artistic inclination emerged early in life, shaping his trajectory despite initial reservations from his parents regarding a vocation dedicated solely to art. Bose embarked on his artistic jou…