April 14, 1966
Nandalal Bose Dies.
Born in 1882 in Bihar, Nandalal Bose rose to become one of modern India's most important artists. Influenced by the Tagore family and the murals of Ajanta, his classic works include paintings of scenes from Indian mythologies, women and village life. Nandalal used to use a variety of subjects and material, especially subjects chosen from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Hindu mythologies, Budhhist Jataka and life of Lord Budhha and also from nature and human life.
Through his discoveries and experiences, he was able to present India with the modern face of art, while keeping the innate, indigenous roots intact. He was the first Indian artist to react meaningfully to the various linguistic facets of the Indian art tradition. He was selected as the principal of Kalabhavan (Art Department) at Shantiniketan by Rabindranath Tagore and was awarded with ‘Padma Vibhushan’ by Government of India in 1954. Bose designed the emblems of highest awards like ‘Padma Shri’, ‘Padma Bhushan’, ‘Bharatha Ratna’ on request of then Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru. Nandalal Bose was bestowed with several awards and accolades. Several universities conferred honorary Doctorates on him.
He passed away in 1966 at the age of 83.
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