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Shepherds

Nandalal Bose

Shepherds 5006 Nandalal Bose Tempera on paper 59 x 63 cm

Haripura posters by Nandalal capture moments of everyday Indian village life and culture. In this poster, he has depicted two shepherds are standing in leisure, holding sticks in their hand. The forms have been articulated with earthen colour palette and swift strokes executed the contours in a calligraphic manner that both the styles and subject matter exude the charm and playfulness often found in folk art. This aptly limns the figure with the artist's personal sensibilities and his acute observation of the surroundings.