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    Nandalal Bose

    A Sketch from Album No. 71 8843 Nandalal Bose Pen & Ink on postcard

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Nandalal had a strong affinity for sketching, his subjects being the surrounding environs, people in their everyday life or anything that he found fascinating. The process enabled him to experiment with newer techniques, explore new mediums and evolve new art practices without being conformed to a particular style. In this sketch the artist has portrayed a woman shown as arranging her hair, with a rake lying near her suggesting that her work involves collecting dried leaves. The fluid handling of the line and their strong delineation in the calligraphic style adds grace and spirit to the subjects. The folds of the drapes, her coiffure, are keenly observed by the artist.
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