Rabindranath Tagore
1920
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1920
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows Rabindranath Tagore's face in great detail. His face is rendered with realism. The rest of his body is sketched, giving him a light feel. The artist paid close attention to Tagore's hands. They are positioned like the mudras of Indian holy men. This adds a spiritual touch to the portrait. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of Muirhead Bone.
