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Nainsukh

c. 1710–1778 · 18th century · Also known as Nainsukh of Guler

Nainsukh was an Indian painter of the Pahari school, the younger son of Pandit Seu of Guler. He worked mainly for Raja Balwant Singh of Jasrota, recording his patron's daily life in paintings of great naturalism and subtle observation. He is considered one of the finest Indian painters, and his sons and nephews developed the style known as Kangra painting.

Nainsukh
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