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A Visual

Symphony

Of

Maternal

Love

N S Bendre’s exploration of the theme of mother
and child reflects his ability to seamlessly weave
together Western artistic influences with the rich
tapestry of Indian life. Born in 1910 in Indore, N S
Bendre was a distinguished pioneer of modern
Indian art. A masterful painter and dedicated
teacher, Bendre tirelessly experimented with
adapting the technical and stylistic innovations of
the European art world to Indian themes, infusing
their philosophical underpinnings into his depictions
of bucolic landscapes and tranquil images of rural
life in India.

In the important presented lot, Bendre captures,
through simplicity and stylization, the enduring
beauty of the maternal bond, inviting viewers to
connect with the timeless and universal emotions
embodied in the tender relationship between a
mother and her child.