11 March - 20 June 2010. The changing role of portraiture in Indian history over three centuries is examined in this landmark exhibition. It begins with portraits of courtiers and holy men, commissioned by the emperors of the Mughal Court, and finishes with European-influenced paintings completed by Indian artists under British rule. Comprising 60 works from international collections, this exhibition tells the tale of India's rich and varied artistic tradition of portraiture.

Daily: 10.00-18.00. Thurs&Fri: 10.00-21.00

General Info

Address The National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE. Tel. 020 7306 0055 www.npg.org.uk
Website www.npg.org.uk

View on Map

The Indian Portrait 1560-1860

The National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE. Tel. 020 7306 0055 www.npg.org.uk

SHARE
Wanted in Europe
Wanted in Europe
Wanted in Europe, part of the Wanted Worldwide network, is a website in English for expatriates in Europe established in 2006. We cover Europe's news stories that may be of interest to English speaking residents along with tourists as well. Our publication also offers classifieds, photos, information on events, museums, churches, galleries, exhibits, fashion, food, and local travel.
80572
Previous article Piaf
Next article Piaf