Nandalal Bose (1882-1966) was born in Munger, Bihar, and trained under Abanindranath Tagore at the Government School of Art in Calcutta. A leading figure of the Bengal School, he later became closely associated with Visva-Bharati University, where he headed Kala Bhavana.

Bose’s practice drew from Indian classical, folk, and East Asian traditions, developing a distinctive visual language marked by lyrical line, subtle colour, and a strong sense of rhythm. His work spanned painting, printmaking, and mural, often engaging with themes of mythology, rural life, and the cultural ethos of India.

He is regarded as a foundational figure in modern Indian art, particularly for shaping an indigenous artistic identity in the early 20th century.