Student Artwork Guide
Copyright This work is in the public domain. Abanindranath Tagore died in 1951; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 2021.
In context
Untitled (ARCD2H) — Abanindranath Tagore
Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 80 at death.
Painted when the artist was 37. The artist lived to 80. 0 of the 5 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.
Shaded: the lifetime of Abanindranath Tagore (1871–1951) ▲ this work, 1908 every dated painting, decade by decade
Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.
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Measured from the image
Main colour
Espresso #444341
Catalogued palette
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The ten leading countries
Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.
Together these works take 100.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 21 works by this artist, of which 9 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month
Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.
Artist and museum
Born in Joransanko, India
Born: May 7, 1861, Joransanko, Calcutta, British India
Died: December 5, 1951
Family: Member of the distinguished Tagore family; nephew of Rabindranath Tagore. His grandfather was Girindranath Tagore, and his father was Gunendranath Tagore.
Education: Studied at Sanskrit College, Kolkata in the 1880s and later attended Calcutta School of Art.
Early Training: Learned pastels from O. Ghilardi and oil painting from Charles Palmer at Calcutta School of Art.
Mughal and Rajput Styles: Sought to modernize these styles, rejecting Western art models.
Swadeshi Values: Incorporated Swadeshi values into his art, promoting Indian traditions.
Whistler's Aestheticism: Influenced by Whistler’s aesthetic principles.
Japanese Influence: Later incorporated Chinese and Japanese calligraphic traditions into his style after meeting artists Tikan and Hesida.
Rohini II: A notable work showcasing his artistic skill.
Passing of Shajahan: Another significant painting reflecting his style.
Season Flower in a Vase: Demonstrates his mastery of technique and subject matter.
Arabian Nights Series (1930): Considered one of his finest achievements, using Arabian Nights stories to explore colonial Calcutta.
Bharat Mata: A significant painting symbolizing Mother India.
Founder of the Bengal School of Art: Played a pivotal role in shaping modern Indian painting and promoting nationalistic art.
Indian Society of Oriental Art (1907): Founded this society to promote traditional Indian art forms.
Pioneer of Modern Indian Painting: Recognized as a key figure in the development of modern Indian art.
Influence on Subsequent Artists: Mentored notable artists such as Nandalal Bose, Asit Halder, Kshitindranath Majumdar and Jamini Roy.
Revival of Traditional Art Forms: Advocated for a return to traditional Indian techniques and styles.
Impact on Bengali Children's Literature: Wrote influential children’s books like Rajkahini, Budo Angla, Nalak, and Khirer Putul.
National Art Treasures: His works are considered National Art Treasures.
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Look closely
Untitled (ARCD2H) — Abanindranath Tagore
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"Untitled (ARCD2H)" by Abanindranath Tagore shows a gentle contrast between its light and dark areas.
A slideshow is available: the Diaporama page of "Untitled (ARCD2H)" by Abanindranath Tagore.
"Untitled (ARCD2H)" is balanced overall, and its luminance is soft shadow.