Who painted the painting 'My Mother'? 

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  1. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
  2. Debendranath Tagore
  3. Nandalal Bose
  4. Abanindranath Tagore

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Option 4 : Abanindranath Tagore
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The correct answer is Abanindranath Tagore.

Key Points

  • The painting 'My Mother' was painted by Abanindranath Tagore in 1912-13.
  • It is a miniature painting decorated with an ornamental border.
  • It was painted by Abanindranath Tagore after the death of his mother.

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Personality Facts about him
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
  • He was a Novelist and Poet.
  • Bankim Chandra Chatterjee Was born in Bengal Presidency in 1838.
  • He was appointed as Deputy Collector of Midnapore. and served Britishers for 32 years.
  • He Composed Vande Mataram (originally Sanskrit Stotra).
  • Notable works:
    • Rajmohan's Wife.
    • Anand Math.
    • Devi Chaudhrani.
Debendranath Tagore
  • Debendranath Tagore Was a religious reformer from Bengal Presidency.
  • He Established Tattwabodhini Sabha in 1839 and started Tattwabodhini Patrika.
  • A prominent leader of Brahmo Samaj.
Nandalal Bose
  • A  prominent painter born in 1882.
  • The first recipient of the Indin Society of Oriental Art Scholarship.
  • Awarded Padma Vibhushan in 1954.
  • The decorated original manuscript of the Indian Constitution.
  • Was assigned the task of designing the prestigious awards.
Abanindranath Tagore
  • A prominent artist born in 1871 in Bengal.
  • A supporter of swadeshi values in art.
  • Founder of Indian Society of Oriental Art.
  • Famous paintings:
    • Bharat Mata.
    • The passing of Shahjahan.
    • Ganesh Janani.
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