Explore the legacy of M.V. Dhurandhar, a pioneering Indian artist celebrated for his academic realism and significant contributions to art education in early...
M.V. Dhurandhar (Mahadev Vishwanath Dhurandhar) was a prominent Indian painter and art educator, recognized for his academic realism and depictions of Indian mythology and daily life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
He is renowned for his detailed academic paintings, particularly mythological subjects, portraits, and scenes of urban and rural Indian life. He also extensively illustrated books and postcards.
Dhurandhar studied at the Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai (then Bombay) and later became its first Indian director, playing a crucial role in shaping art education in India.
His style was characterized by academic realism, combining Western artistic techniques with Indian subject matter. He emphasized precise drawing, composition, and realistic portrayal.