Anukul Charan Munshi, the Maverick of Indian Mother-of-Pearl Artistry
About the Father of Indian Mother-of-Pearl Artistry
Anukul Charan Munshi (1884-1964) is one of India's greatest artists of all time. He is considered by the prominent art community as the father of Indian oyster art (mother of pearl artistry).
The Mother-of-Pearl Artistry in India
Munshi introduced the Mother-of-Pearl Artistry in India with a completely new perspective. He was the first successful artist to carve human figures on oysters. In his early days in the Chowachi Zamindar family, he established a factory called 'Mother of Pearl Factory' where he started practicing the oyster industry along with his newly recruited apprentices and employees. In this historic factory, Munshi taught oyster craft to his son Manu Munshi and nephew Pratip Munshi.
Notable Artifacts
1. Radha-Krishna, 2. Maharaja of Jodhpur, and so on.
International honors and legacy
Artist Munshi won a gold medal in 1924 for his historical British Empire exhibition based on the Mother-of-Pearl Artistry. Later, the then Italian government invited him to live permanently in the city of Rome. After Munshi's death, his son the noted Mother-of-Pearl artist Manu Munshi and nephew artist Pratip Munshi achieved considerable fame in their respective fields. His eldest son legendary artist Annada Munshi is regarded by many as the father of the Indian Commercial Art. This great artist breathed his last in 1964 at Paikpara, Kolkata.
'Maharaja of Jodhpur' by Artist Anukul Charan Munshi
Contemporary Connections
This is your Exhibition description. Write a brief overview of the event along with the theme, location, and featured artists. Add images or videos to engage site visitors, and give them a better idea of what it was like to be there.
Subscribe for more information about forthcoming shows and exhibitions.
