Chokha
The Radiant Legacy of Chokha In the vibrant tapestry of early nineteenth-century Indian art, few names evoke the delicate splendor of the Rajasthani tradition quite like Chokha. An artist whose brush captured the very essence of courtly elegance, Chokha emerged from a lineage of profound creative mastery. As the son of the esteemed painter Bakta (also known as Bagta), Chokha did not merely inherit a craft; he inherited a visual langua…
6
dated works
1
chapters
1800
first work
1820
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Chokha's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Chokha's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.