Untitled
13.0 x 10.0 cm
Kerala Museum
jamini nath roy (1887 – 1972)
Discover Jamini Roy (1887-1972), a pivotal Indian modernist painter. Explore his bold, folk-inspired style, vibrant colors & themes of rural life, mythology & portraits. A key figure in shaping modern Indian art – browse paintings & learn about his l
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.
Jamini Roy, a student of the Bengal School, is best known for the blend of traditional Indian Art and Western Art styles. His search for authentic Indian art led him to the folk-art traditions of Kalighat and Bengali scroll paintings. First, he experimented with monochromatic works. Then he used natural Indian colours to create simple yet striking images of rural scenes, women and mythological stories. Today, Roy
About this artwork
- Title: Untitled
- Artist: jamini nath roy
- Original dimensions: 13.0 x 10.0 cm
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Kerala Museum