Jamini Roy

Jamini Roy (1887–1972) was an Indian painter.

Also recorded as Jamini Ranjan Roy; Jaminy-Roy.

Overview

Born at Beliatore in 1887, died at Kolkata in 1972.

In detail

Jamini Roy studied at University of Calcutta and Government College of Art & Craft. the recorded working language is Bangla.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait, folk and religious. The authority associates the name with Kalighat painting and Catalan modernism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Kolkata.

Work by Jamini Roy is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Victoria Memorial, National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru, National Gallery of Australia and Cleveland Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Padma Bhushan.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jamini Roy”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3595454: Jamini Roy

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