Ambika Dhurandhar
Indian artist (1912–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ambika Mahadev Dhurandhar, FRSA (4 January 1912 – 3 January 2009) was an Indian artist who was among the first few women to complete the G. D. Art (Painting) course from Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumbai.[1] She was the daughter of the renowned artist M. V. Dhurandhar, who was a former student, teacher and the first Indian director of Sir J. J. School of Art.
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Ambika Dhurandhar | |
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अंबिका धुरंधर | |
Born | (1912-01-04)4 January 1912 |
Died | 3 January 2009(2009-01-03) (aged 96) |
Nationality | • British India (1912-1947) • India (1947-2009) |
Alma mater | Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai |
Known for | Painting |
Movement | • Indian Independence Movement • Samyukta Maharashtra Movement |
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She painted under the guidance of her father, cared for his vast collection of artworks and lived under their stylistic influence throughout her life. As a result, the effect of the golden age of Academic art at the Sir J. J. School of Art stayed with her for lifetime.[2]