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Apr 1, 2024 • 9 tweets • 3 min read • Read on X
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Meet the hidden gems of the Parsi art community who drew inspiration from the great Raja Ravi Varma and left an indelible mark on India's artistic landscape! 🎨
#parsiartists #portraitpainters #indianart #arthistory #indianartist
Rustom Siodia (1881-1946): Pioneering Muralist and Portrait Painter
First Parsi to study at the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts in London under John Singer Sargent
Sought-after portraitist with commissions for murals at Imperial Secretariat & Royal Opera House Rustom Siodiya Parsi Artist
Vibrant murals showcased diverse themes like Cinderella, Bluebeard, & Persian influences Portrait painting of Khan Saheb Manchersha Palonjee Kikobad by Rustom Siodia
Pestonji Bomanji (1851-1938): Pioneering Parsi Portrait Painter
One of the first portrait painters from Bombay Art School, transitioned from sculpting under Valentine Prinsep's guidance

Known for realistic, "warty" portraits reminiscent of Dutch realists #Indianart #arthistory profile picture of Pestonji Bomanji
Works offer ethnographic study of Parsi customs & progressive portrayal of women Feeding the parrot oil painting by Pestonji Bomanji
Manchershaw Pithawalla (1872-1937): A Portraitist's Journey

Exceptional talent nurtured at Sir JJ School of Art, won consecutive prizes at Bombay Art Society
Dream fulfilled with visit to Italy & exhibition at prestigious Doré Gallery in London in 1911

#Indianartist #Parsiart MF Pithawalla
Hailed by British press as first Indian artist to exhibit in London Shet Ghokuldas Mulchand oil portrait by MF Pithawalla
These talented artists not only mastered Varma's naturalistic techniques but also captured the essence of their subjects, leaving a lasting legacy in India's art history.

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