Top 10 Famous Painters Of India In 2022
Painting is an art that very few possess. Being an artist is a work of courage as well as of rewards and victories. Let’s discuss some very talented painters of India.
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Raja Ravi Varma
He is known as the “Father of Modern Art” because he was the first artist from India to achieve worldwide appreciation. He developed this talent at a very young age and was only seven years old when he revealed that he was a gifted artist. His famous creation “Radha in the Moonlight” was auctioned for INR 24 crore.
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Amrita Sher-Gil
She was the first woman and only Asian artist to win a gold medal in Paris for her creation “Young Girls” in 1933. She is still the only young artist and the only Asian to receive this honor. But unfortunately, Amrita left the world at the very young age of 28.
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Tyeb Mehta
He was a quiet and down-to-earth personality. His artwork, Mahisura was one of the best artwork and was auctioned for INR 11 Crore at a Christie’s auction in 2005.
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Vasudeo S Gaitonde
He was one of India’s greatest abstract artists who wasn’t a fan of words and fame. This was evident in his work because most of his paintings were left untitled till now. In spite of being such a great artist, he always preferred a simple living and creating his most ecstatic and exclusive work.
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Satish Gujral
Satish resided in pre-partitioned West Punjab and got enrolled in the School of Art in 1939 and Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai in 1944 but due to some illness had to drop out in 1947. But later was given a scholarship to study under Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros, two well-known Mexican artists. Satish Gujral went on to become one of India’s most prominent artists after independence.
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S.H.Raza
Raza came to Mumbai with the hope of getting admission in J.J.School of Art but got unsuccessful with it. So he started making beautiful paintings of scenes visible from his window but was a young and inexperienced artist. But after the discovery and adoption of ‘Bindu’, his paintings took a new dimension.
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Rabindranath Tagore
When it comes to poems and art, how can we miss Rabindranath Tagore? He started painting in the sixties. He started with doodling and went on to create bigger imagery of monsters, mysterious human faces, birds, animals, and flowers. His art is highly unique and has influenced many contemporary artists.
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M.F.Hussain
Maqbool Fida Hussain was the first Indian artist who painted bold and vibrant coloured paintings. He was one of the internationally acclaimed artists. He was also an excellent printmaker, photographer, and filmmaker.
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Nandalal Bose
He was heavily influenced by the 5th murals in Ajanta Caves. He also traveled a lot throughout India focusing on Indian art forms. While India received independence, the prime minister of India commissioned Nandalal Bose to design the trademarks for the government of India's awards, inclusive of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. He additionally embellished the original manuscript of India's charter. Nandalal Bose received the Padma Vibhushan in 1954.
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Francis Newton Souza
He was one of the first painters to receive international respect and honour from a newly independent India. He became noted for his bold lines and heavy application of colour, earning him the title “Indian Picasso.”