International contemporary art platform18.03.1867–01.06.1944
M. V. Dhurandhar
M. V. Dhurandhar (1867–1944) was a British Indian artist and caricaturist born in Kolhapur, known for his portraits and illustrations including work for "Deccan Nursery Tales" and "Tales from the Indian Epics." He died in Mumbai.
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M. V. Dhurandhar (full name Rao Bahadur Mahadev Vishwanath Dhurandhar) was born on March 18, 1867, in the city of Kolhapur, located in British India. He was an artist and caricaturist specializing in portraiture. During his career, Dhurandhar created works that gained wide recognition, including illustrations for the collections "Deccan Nursery Tales" and "Tales from the Indian Epics." His body of work also included popular depictions of women from the colonial era. The artist lived and worked in British India. M. V. Dhurandhar passed away on June 1, 1944, in the city of Mumbai. His legacy reflects the atmosphere and characteristics of the culture of colonial India.
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