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How an Englishman captured vibrant hues of a colonial Calcutta transforming into a commercial hub

In glimpses of rural life, urban glamour and Durga Puja festivities, William Prinsep’s art reflects a fascination though typically exoticised view of the city.

Sonal
· Jun 23, 2024 · 11:30 am
Bihar School of Athens: How a 19th century art society brought together Indian and European artists

British opium agent and amateur artist Charles D’Oyly’s initiative helped make Patna a home for artists, transcending racial divides.

Sonal
· Jan 21, 2024 · 11:30 am
Art, fame and fortune: The East India Company’s lucrative visual affair with India

From monuments and landscapes to the diverse people of the subcontinent land, European artists sketched, drew and painted colonised India in rich detail.

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· Aug 27, 2023 · 11:30 am

Revolting cruelties: How panorama exhibitions about 1857 built support for colonial rule in Britain

Larger-than-life panorama paintings of the uprising evoked patriotism, heightened nationalism and jingoism among middle-class English audiences.

Sonal
· Apr 16, 2023 · 11:30 am