Artist

Bahadur Lal II

A fish
Two birds on a branch
A 'maina'
A parakeet

Bahadur Lal II is an Impressionism artist. 5 works are cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Bahadur Lal II was a meticulous observer who kept a small studio near Chandni Chowk’s noisy spice markets, where he’d sketch birds between commissions. He didn’t just paint feathers, he timed their flights so his birds always looked ready to lift off. His works feel alive because he studied live subjects daily; his A parakeet (1880) has a glossy sheen that tricks you into reaching for it. Catch it online, or visit Delhi’s National Museum to see his birds frozen mid-motion.

Works by Bahadur Lal II

Collections represented

Catalog records compiled from museum open-access collections; the artworks shown are in the public domain. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.