Rajendra Dhawan (b. 1936) is an Indian painter associated with contemporary abstraction. Trained at the College of Art in New Delhi, his practice has evolved toward a restrained and process-driven approach to painting.

Dhawan’s work is characterised by layered surfaces, subtle tonal shifts, and a quiet, meditative quality. His compositions often emphasise materiality and depth, moving away from overt representation toward an exploration of surface and perception.

He is regarded as a significant voice in Indian contemporary abstraction, known for a sustained engagement with minimal form and painterly nuance.