Sunyani Devi - the Unsung hero of the art world in India
Sometimes , when we see genius in an artists work, we should stop and ask "who , or what inspired this?"
Such is the genius of Sunyani Devi, a woman , who was born into the prestigious Tagore family, her two brothers, Gagendranath and Abnindranath and her uncle Rabindranath Tagore, were all creating impressive works and getting world recognition.
There was in the same family a woman , who albeit a little late, but a talented artist
Sunyani Devi, was an Indian painter born in 1875 in the Tagore family, a prominent Bengali family known for its cultural and artistic contributions. She started painting later in life, around the age of 30, and was largely self-taught. Her works were characterized by their simplicity and folk-art style, often depicting Hindu mythological themes and everyday life. Sunayani Devi’s contributions were significant in the context of Indian art, as she emerged during a time when female artists were rare. She passed away in 1962.
She introduced Jamini Roy to the Kalighat style of painting, which reflected in many his art later.
You can see her paintings in the National Museum in Delhi, and they are a treasured.
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