1905
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Baul singer is a 1905 paint by Abanindranath Tagore, a Indian Miniature work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
You see a Baul singer sitting in a meditative state, plucking an ektara. The singer is surrounded by subtle shades of grey, created with watercolour and grey wash. This technique gives the scene a misty feel, which is interesting because it's a unique way to show a quiet moment. Check out the work of artist: Tagore, Abanindranath to see more paintings like this.
A chromoxylograph depicts a Baul singer in a meditative pose while playing an ektara, rendered in subtle grey tones that evoke a misty atmosphere. The print was likely produced in Japan using wood-block techniques from the original composition. The work reflects Abanindranath Tagore’s efforts to revitalize Indian art by blending Mughal and Rajput traditions while resisting Western academic influences. It was later gifted to a collection through Lady Sonia Wilson, daughter of Sir E. B. Havell.
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Abanindranath Tagore was an Indian painter who was the principal artist and creator of the Indian Society of Oriental Art in 1907.
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