ABANINDRANATH TAGORE
Abanindranath was one of the finest painters India has ever produced. He was born at Jorasanko, Calcutta in 1871. Gunendranath was his father. Abanindranath inherited the rich and cultural backgrounds of Tagore family. He learnt foreign languages and Sanskrit at home under private tutors. He learnt western art from the great art teachers named Gilardy and Pummer, and Japanese art from Taikan. Abanindranath Tagore made many wonderful artistic creation. Of these mention must be made of "Krishnalila ", " Buddha and Sujata", Omar Khaiam's Pictures and others. Abanindranath not only excelled in painting but also made great contribution in the field of literature. He is famous for his literary creations like, "Kshirer putul", Shakuntala, 'Raj Kahini, 'Nalok,'etc. This outstanding painter passed away in 1951. But we can never forget his wonderful contribution as a painter.
