• NGMA India

    Nandalal Bose

    A Sketch from Album No. 73 8893 Nandalal Bose Pen & Ink on postcard

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Nandalal preferred drawing from life, often sketching outdoors with the subject being life, nature studies, landscapes, figure drawings, animals. Often the sketches were small in scale although invigorating with the rich detailing of the artist's observations, experiences and sojourns to various places. The above drawing shows a young adolescent boy playing flute in a field. The boy's posture is akin to Hindu God Krishna's iconic stance. R. Siva Kumar in the book, 'Rhythms of India: The Art of Nandalal Bose' writes, "Nandalal's drawing take through different landscapes and introduce us to life in different cultures- not cosmetically, but intimately. Done on small cards, these drawings are a visual record of the artist's sensory experiences, and they capture the varying moods and gestures with remarkable ease and economy."
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