While it is difficult to place Gaganendranath Tagore in any particular category due to the diverse nature of the styles he practiced over the course of his career, it can be said without doubt that his style was highly original. This cubist representation highlights his approach to light and shadows, building up an atmosphere of mystery. The architectural elements used by Tagore serve to heighten a sense of fantasy so that the figures in the setting achieve a theatrical effect.
Gaganendranath Tagore
Swapanacharani
Ink on paper pasted on rice paper
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Gaganendranath Tagore
Swapanacharani
Ink on paper pasted on rice paper
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