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Forgotten Masters: Indian Painting for the East India Company

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As the East India Company extended its sway across India in the late eighteenth century, many remarkable artworks were commissioned by Company officials from Indian painters who had previously worked for the Mughals. Published to coincide with the first UK exhibition of these masterworks at The Wallace Collection, this book celebrates the work of a series of extraordinary Indian artists, each with their own style and tastes and agency, all of whom worked for British patrons between the 1770s and the bloody end of the Mughal rule in 1857.

Edited by writer and historian William Dalrymple, these hybrid paintings explore both the beauty of the Indian natural world and the social realities of the time in one hundred masterpieces, often of astonishing brilliance and originality. They shed light on a forgotten moment in Anglo-Indian history during which Indian artists responded to European influences while keeping intact their own artistic visions and styles. These artists represent the last phase of Indian artistic genius before the onset of the twin assaults - photography and the influence of western colonial art schools - ended an unbroken tradition of painting going back two thousand years. As these masterworks show, the greatest of these painters deserve to be remembered as among the most remarkable Indian artists of all time.

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indian painting for Europeans

D.E.H. · September 5, 2023

Amazing recovery of paintings and painters adapting Mughal and traditional Indian forms to European scientific needs and artistic tastes during East India Company and British Raj eras. Academic yet quite accessible. Some astounding pieces in various genre ... and names we're now glad to know. Brilliant.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!

I. · January 31, 2022

Awesome book and a great conversation starter. Finished reading it in a day. Only one bug-a-boo is that it arrived lose in a large box without protective plastic covering/wrap. I had ordered it new, but the cover had what appeared to be glue stains. Decided to keep it anyway keeping the environment in mind.

5.0 out of 5 stars ever beautiful India, a world away, a lifetime away

e. · December 3, 2020

Several years ago I worked on an exhibition that was seventeenth century Dutch-Indian in it study area, so I am very happy to see something of the British take on treasured parts of India. And before that, I had occasion to read several letters written, c1794, from Ceylon to home by the scion of a prosperous Hudson Valley family. This catalogue rounds out missing elements for me.Its reproduction of artworks and well-researched text add to the treasure.We all need to know more about this exceedingly fine art.

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book but …

S. · June 17, 2021

Needs more illustrations and generally be a bit more detailed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Informative

B. · July 20, 2022

This is an amazing book that's filled with interesting information and beautiful illustrations of 19th century British-controlled India.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing work

P.Y. · March 30, 2021

It is a fascinating collection of artworks from 18th century onwards from forgotten masters and love to see a great book that fills this gap for such a period of time. Loved it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Stupendous Accomplishment!

A.P.B. · February 9, 2020

This is a must-see and must-read book for anyone even marginally interested in Indian and British colonial era art. The paintings are excellently reproduced and the essays informative, even enlightening. The cross-cultural dynamic is fascinating to observe and read about. Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book on an uncommon subject

A.C. · November 19, 2020

The reproductions are wonderful, the history and explorations well but enjoyably written. Work we seldom hear about and so deserving of attention.

Explicit

p.w. · July 16, 2021

It is well written and illustrated William dalrymple is a great author

O encontro de culturas.

M.T.P. · November 24, 2020

Excelente introdução à arte decorrente do encontro de culturas ocidental e indiana. Impressionante, ver obras de artistas excepcionais como desconhecidos pelo ocidente. Como vislumbrar o lado oculto da lua pela primeira vez.

Delightful .

L.A. · March 19, 2024

I loved the book ! Beautiful illustration. Thanks .

Beautiful art

t.d. · January 12, 2025

Present for a friend. He loves it

Great catalogue not a great show

S.C. · November 9, 2020

I loved the exhibition organised by William Dalrymple at the Wallage Gallery and this catalogue of the show is one to keep and enjoy for many year to come. I gave the book to a friend who also admires the skill and beauty of these Indian painters and he loved it.

Forgotten Masters: Indian Painting for the East India Company

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Forgotten Masters: Indian Painting for the East India Company

Product ID: U1781301018
Condition: New

4.6

Type: Hardcover

BHD2287

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by

Free delivery on orders over BHD 20

Return and refund policies

Imported From: United States

At bolo.bh, we stand behind the authenticity and quality of every product we sell. We guarantee that all items offered on our website are 100% genuine, sourced directly from authorized distributors, trusted partners, or the original brands themselves.

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If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support . We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

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Unless otherwise stated during checkout, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

bolo.bh operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of Bahrain. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in Bahrain are listed on our website.

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Description:

As the East India Company extended its sway across India in the late eighteenth century, many remarkable artworks were commissioned by Company officials from Indian painters who had previously worked for the Mughals. Published to coincide with the first UK exhibition of these masterworks at The Wallace Collection, this book celebrates the work of a series of extraordinary Indian artists, each with their own style and tastes and agency, all of whom worked for British patrons between the 1770s and the bloody end of the Mughal rule in 1857.

Edited by writer and historian William Dalrymple, these hybrid paintings explore both the beauty of the Indian natural world and the social realities of the time in one hundred masterpieces, often of astonishing brilliance and originality. They shed light on a forgotten moment in Anglo-Indian history during which Indian artists responded to European influences while keeping intact their own artistic visions and styles. These artists represent the last phase of Indian artistic genius before the onset of the twin assaults - photography and the influence of western colonial art schools - ended an unbroken tradition of painting going back two thousand years. As these masterworks show, the greatest of these painters deserve to be remembered as among the most remarkable Indian artists of all time.

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indian painting for Europeans

D.E.H. · September 5, 2023

Amazing recovery of paintings and painters adapting Mughal and traditional Indian forms to European scientific needs and artistic tastes during East India Company and British Raj eras. Academic yet quite accessible. Some astounding pieces in various genre ... and names we're now glad to know. Brilliant.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!

I. · January 31, 2022

Awesome book and a great conversation starter. Finished reading it in a day. Only one bug-a-boo is that it arrived lose in a large box without protective plastic covering/wrap. I had ordered it new, but the cover had what appeared to be glue stains. Decided to keep it anyway keeping the environment in mind.

5.0 out of 5 stars ever beautiful India, a world away, a lifetime away

e. · December 3, 2020

Several years ago I worked on an exhibition that was seventeenth century Dutch-Indian in it study area, so I am very happy to see something of the British take on treasured parts of India. And before that, I had occasion to read several letters written, c1794, from Ceylon to home by the scion of a prosperous Hudson Valley family. This catalogue rounds out missing elements for me.Its reproduction of artworks and well-researched text add to the treasure.We all need to know more about this exceedingly fine art.

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book but …

S. · June 17, 2021

Needs more illustrations and generally be a bit more detailed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Informative

B. · July 20, 2022

This is an amazing book that's filled with interesting information and beautiful illustrations of 19th century British-controlled India.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing work

P.Y. · March 30, 2021

It is a fascinating collection of artworks from 18th century onwards from forgotten masters and love to see a great book that fills this gap for such a period of time. Loved it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Stupendous Accomplishment!

A.P.B. · February 9, 2020

This is a must-see and must-read book for anyone even marginally interested in Indian and British colonial era art. The paintings are excellently reproduced and the essays informative, even enlightening. The cross-cultural dynamic is fascinating to observe and read about. Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book on an uncommon subject

A.C. · November 19, 2020

The reproductions are wonderful, the history and explorations well but enjoyably written. Work we seldom hear about and so deserving of attention.

Explicit

p.w. · July 16, 2021

It is well written and illustrated William dalrymple is a great author

O encontro de culturas.

M.T.P. · November 24, 2020

Excelente introdução à arte decorrente do encontro de culturas ocidental e indiana. Impressionante, ver obras de artistas excepcionais como desconhecidos pelo ocidente. Como vislumbrar o lado oculto da lua pela primeira vez.

Delightful .

L.A. · March 19, 2024

I loved the book ! Beautiful illustration. Thanks .

Beautiful art

t.d. · January 12, 2025

Present for a friend. He loves it

Great catalogue not a great show

S.C. · November 9, 2020

I loved the exhibition organised by William Dalrymple at the Wallage Gallery and this catalogue of the show is one to keep and enjoy for many year to come. I gave the book to a friend who also admires the skill and beauty of these Indian painters and he loved it.

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