SHAKUNTALA
Description
This painting by Raghunath Dhondopant Dhopeshwarkar depicts Shakuntala and her companions against the scenic background. Shakuntala is engrossed in reading a letter written on a lotus leaf. Her companions seem to be curious to know what is there in the letter.
From the selection of the subject to the treatment, this painting epitomises the golden period of the Bombay Revivalism initiated by Captain W.E.G. Solomon, Principal of Sir J. J. School of Art from 1919 to 1937.
R D Dhopeshwarkar was one of the distinguished artists of Bombay Revivalism initiated by Captain Solomon. Later; Dhopeshwarkar became a professor and Head of the Department of Painting at Sir J. J. School of Art.
Collection
Indian Paintings
Artist
Raghunath Dhondopant Dhopeshwarkar (1903-1974)
Object Type
Painting
Material
WATER COLOUR ON PAPER
Schools/Culture/Period
BOMBAY SCHOOL
Technique
GOUACHE
Date
1931
Location
MUMBAI
Dimension
16 x 27 cms