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      Nandlal Boshu

      1882 - 1966

      Quick Facts

      • Top-ranked work: Dhaki
      • Born: 1882, Kharagpur, 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: Nandalal Bose

      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:
      • a lion (59 x 63 cm, national gallery of modern art, new delhi, tempera) - [https://TopImpressionists.com/@@/d3zhue-nandlal-boshu-a-lion](https://TopImpressionists.com/@@/d3zhue-nandlal-boshu-a-lion)
      • dhol wala (59 x 63 cm, national gallery of modern art, new delhi, tempera) - [https://TopImpressionists.com/@@/d3zgtg-nandlal-boshu-dhol-wala](https://TopImpressionists.com/@@/d3zgtg-nandlal-boshu-dhol-wala)
      • pranam (50 x 55 cm, national gallery of modern art, new delhi, tempera) - [https://TopImpressionists.com/@@/d3zgta-nandlal-boshu-pranam](https://TopImpressionists.com/@@/d3zgta-nandlal-boshu-pranam)

      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 TopImpressionists.com - [https://TopImpressionists.com/@/nandlal-boshu](https://TopImpressionists.com/@/nandlal-boshu)

      Questions & Answers

      What moods do Nandlal Boshu's artworks express?

      Nandlal Boshu's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

      How do I find all works by Nandlal Boshu in a given medium?

      To find all works by Nandlal Boshu in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

      Is there an overview of all the subjects Nandlal Boshu painted?

      The Subject Atlas of Nandlal Boshu is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

      Art Quiz

      There is only one correct answer for each question.

      Question 1:
      Q1: Where was Nandlal Bose born?
      Question 2:
      Q2: Who influenced Nandlal Bose's artistic style?
      Question 3:
      Q3: What was Nandlal Bose known for?
      Question 4:
      Q4: Who recognized Nandlal Bose as one of the “nine artists” whose work is considered an “art treasure”?’
      Question 5:
      Q5: What was Nandlal Bose's primary focus during his artistic career?