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Soft Pastel on News Print Paper
A.Paidi Raju (1919-1998) was acclaimed as a legend in his own lifetime. He had mastery of all mediums , whether it is watercolors, oils or crayons. He had painted brilliant landscapes , portraits and still life, besides his signature folk style compositions. He was also highly sought after to do commissioned portraits and statues of famous personalities . He established an art school in Vijayanagaram in 1949 and taught many young students about art. After the education Pagallu rulers and when he started art school at Vijayanagaram, then ruler P.V.Raju had supported him. When Andhra University established Fine Arts College, he was appointed for teaching art at that institute. He was the Vice President of Andhra Lalitkala Akademi, established Chitrakala Parishat in 1965 and encouraged young artists. Not only nationally, internationally also his paintings were exhibited in Afghanistan, Russia, Germany and many places. His works are in the collection of many important institutions and museums. He was a son of a craftsman, understood the modern concepts, supported the ‘Swadeshi Movement’
- Artist:A Paidiraju
- Size: 18”x 11 ”
- Quantity:1
