Abanindranath Tagore

Abanindranath Tagore (1871–1951) was an Indian painter, writer and novelist.

Also recorded as Aban Thakur; Abanindro Nath Tagore; Avanīndra Nātha Ṭhākura; Obina Ṭhākura; Avanīndranātha Ṭhākura; Abanindra Nath Tagore.

Overview

Born at Kolkata in 1871, died at Kolkata in 1951.

In detail

Abanindranath Tagore studied at Government College of Art & Craft, The Sanskrit College and University and Sanskrit Collegiate School. the recorded working language is Bangla.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Residence is recorded at Kolkata. Employment is recorded with University of Calcutta.

Works named in the authority record are Bharat Mata, Shakuntala, Khirer Putul and Alor Phulki.

Work by Abanindranath Tagore is recorded in the collections of Victoria Memorial, Victoria and Albert Museum, Indian Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art and National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru.

Distinctions recorded are honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Abanindranath Tagore”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q691796: Abanindranath Tagore

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