Abanindranath Tagore
Indian artist
Born on: August 7, 1871Died on: December 5, 1951
Aged: 80 years 120 days (963 months)
Nationality: Indian
Birth Sign: Leo
Abanindranath Tagore was an Indian painter who was the principal artist and creator of the Indian Society of Oriental Art in 1907.
He was also the first major exponent of Swadeshi values in Indian art. He founded the influential Bengal school of art, which led to the development of modern Indian painting.
He was also a noted writer, particularly for children. Popularly known as 'Aban Thakur', his books Rajkahini, Buro Angla, Nalak, and Khirer Putul were landmarks in Bengali language children's literature and art.
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