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The indian portrait 1560-1860
dal 10/3/2010 al 19/6/2010
Saturday - Wednesday 10-18

Segnalato da

Neil Evans



 
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10/3/2010

The indian portrait 1560-1860

National Portrait Gallery, London

The story of the Indian portrait over three centuries


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This outstanding exhibition, the first of its kind in the UK, tells the story of the Indian portrait over three centuries, exploring the fascinating ways in which Indian artists have approached the depiction of the human form and the changing role of portraiture in Indian history. Bringing together 60 stunning works from international collections, the exhibition will celebrate the beauty, power and humanity of these works of art.

The exhibition begins with works from the Mughal Court, including some of the earliest realistic portraits made for the Emperors Humayun (r.1530–56) and Akbar (r.1556–1605) and the magnificent court portraits made for their successors Jahangir (r.1605–27) and Shah Jahan (r.1628–58), as well as studies of Mughal courtiers, holy men and servants. The distinctive regional styles from Rajasthan and the Punjab Hills are also shown alongside the European–influenced works produced by Indian artists under British rule.

These paintings are a record of a rich and complex history, embracing influences from Iran and Europe as well as local Hindu and Muslim traditions, showing that the Indian portrait can stand shoulder to shoulder with outstanding examples of portraiture from around the world.

Contemporary artists, The Singh Twins, will explore themes from the exhibition with a display of work in the Studio Gallery

The Singh Twins are contemporary British artists whose style is a fusion of Indian traditional and contemporary Western influences which they label ‘past modern.’ Their use of colour, decorative patterns, symbolism and flattened perspective reflect Indian miniature paintings yet these are cut through with modern political, social and cultural themes. Their work continues a long tradition of artistic interaction and influence between cultures. Selected works and a trail by twin sisters Amrit and Rabindra Singh offer a contemporary response to The Indian Portrait 1560 – 1860 exhibition and the Gallery’s permanent Collection.

National Portrait Gallery
st Martin's Place - London
Opening Hours:
Saturday - Wednesday 10.00 – 18.00
Closure commences at 17.50
Thursdays and Fridays until 21.00
Closure commences at 20.50
Last admission to the exhibition is one hour before the Gallery closes.
The Gallery will be closed 24-26 December 2009

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