Asit Kumar Haldar
Asit Kumar Haldar (1890-1964) was an eminent Indian painter, known for his versatile style and contributions to the Bengal School of Art. A descendant of the illustrious artist Raja Ravi Varma, Haldar was trained under the tutelage of Abanindranath Tagore at the Government School of Art in Calcutta. His works reflect a blend of classical Indian art traditions and modernist influences, with themes ranging from mythology and history to everyday life. Haldar was also an accomplished muralist and illustrator, and his travels to Southeast Asia enriched his artistic vision, incorporating elements from Javanese and Balinese art. Apart from his contributions to painting, Haldar was a dedicated educator, serving as the principal of the Kala Bhavana at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan. His artistic oeuvre and pedagogical efforts significantly impacted the Indian art scene, promoting a synthesis of cultural heritage and contemporary artistic practices.
UNTITLED
20 X 14 inches
Gouache on Paper
Ram Kumar
Akbar Padamsee
N.S. Bendre
F.N. Souza
S.H. Raza
M.F. Husain
Chameli Ramachandran
Jogen Chowdhury
B. Vithal
Vasudeo S. Gaitonde
Bhupen Khakhar
Manjit Bawa
Jagdish Swaminathan
B. Prabha
Badri Narayan
Somnath Hore
Krishnaji Howlaji Ara
Kattinegri K. Hebbar
nicholas Roerich
K. G. Subramanyan
Hemen Mazumdar
Asit Kumar Haldar
Jamini Roy