Untitled — Nandlal Boshu

Untitled

A timeless black and white drawing by Nandalal Bose capturing a poised woman inspired by the historic Ajanta Caves murals, offering a profound connection to classical Indian art for your private collection.


nandlal boshu (1882 - 1966)

Explore the art of Nandlal Bose, a pioneer of modern Indian art known for his 'Indian style' blending traditional & Persian influences. Discover paintings depicting Indian mythology, women, and village life at ArtsDot.

Kerala Museum (Kochi, India)

Discover Kerala Museum in Kochi! Explore art & history through 3 unique galleries: Kerala History (light/sound show), Modern Art (Raja Ravi Varma, Husain) & Dolls Museum. Founded in 1984 by Madhavan Nayar.

Nandalal Bose was one of the illustrators of the Indian Constitution. Nandalal experimented extensively with mural painting, often working in collaboration with his students. As a student, a visit to Ajanta Caves in 1909 profoundly impacted Nandalal Bose. In his later works, he would often draw upon the paintings he had seen at the historic caves. This undated work on display here is his copy of a mural at Ajanta depicting the Buddha