Bharat Mata
Abanindranath Tagore · 1905
Why it's great
A woman in a saffron robe stands with four arms, holding a book, rice, cloth and a rosary, in an Indian landscape. Abanindranath Tagore, an Indian artist, painted her as 'Mother India' in 1905. It was a symbol for the independence movement. It's a landmark of Indian modern art.
Where to see it
📍 Victoria MemorialKolkata, India
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Abanindranath Tagore was born in Kolkata (Calcutta), India, into a famous family that included the poet Rabindranath Tagore. He founded the Bengal School of art, which revived Indian painting styles. His work inspired the movement for India's independence. He died in Kolkata in 1951.
