Author: Rohatgi Pauline, Patel Divia, Godrej Pheroza
Place: London
Publisher: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Year: 2008
Pages: 84
ISBN: 81-901020-8-7
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: History
Keyword: CSMVS, Historical Art
Classification: 750
Shelf: C5R6
Accession No: B797
Contents: Acknowledgements Director’s Foreword- V & A Director’s Foreword- CSMVS Introduction 1- Picturesque Tour of India 2- The Amateur Artist 3- Romantic India 4- European Art and the Indian Student Select Bibliography
Abstract: *Indian Life and Landscape by Western Artists* traces the transformation of Western artistic depictions of India from imaginative early works to more realistic portrayals by European artists who visited the subcontinent from the eighteenth century onward. Initially based on travel accounts and Mughal miniatures, these images evolved into detailed visual records of India’s diverse people, architecture, and landscapes. The book explores themes such as amateur artistry, romanticism, and the impact of European art on Indian students, highlighting a complex cultural exchange. With contributions from the V&A and CSMVS, it offers insight into how Western perspectives shaped enduring images of India.