| Full Name |
Abanindranath Tagore |
| Date of Birth |
07 August 1871 |
| Place of Birth |
Jorasanko, Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death |
05 December 1951 |
| Place of Death |
Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
British Indian (later Indian) |
| Education |
Studied art under O. Ghilardi, Charles Palmer, and traditional Indian artists |
| Profession |
Artist, writer, art educator |
| Years of Activity |
c. 1890s - 1940s |
| Brief Information |
Abanindranath Tagore was a prominent Indian artist and the principal founder of the Bengal School of Art. He is recognized for his role in initiating the Swadeshi art movement, aiming to revive indigenous Indian artistic traditions and establish a distinct national art style. Tagore significantly influenced Indian modern art and also authored notable literary works, particularly for children. |