History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET July 2018 History
In nationalist iconography, whose celebrated painting of Bharat Mata or 'Mother India' (c. 1901-5) came to symbolise the new image of India?
ARaja Ravi Varma
BAbanindranath Tagore ✓ Correct
CGaganendranath Tagore
DNandlal Bose
Correct answer: (B) Abanindranath Tagore — Abanindranath Tagore painted this, so the answer is Abanindranath Tagore.
Explanation
★Abanindranath Tagore painted this, so the answer is Abanindranath Tagore.
★He was an artist from Bengal and a leader of the swadeshi spirit in art.
★He was the founder of the Indian Society of Oriental Art.
★He first painted the figure as Banga Mata, later known as Bharat Mata.
★The painting shows a serene woman bearing the gifts of the nation.
★It came to symbolise the new nationalist image of India.
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