Nainsukh of Guler (1710-1778) was probably the most accomplished of the Kangra (Pahari) valley painters, which itself is the most pleasing school of Indian painting. He has received belated recognition & monographs & even a full length film have been created on his life & works. His subject matter was figures from mythology & royal families.
It is instructive to find out who were his western contemporaries & what were their contributions. Fragonard (1732-1806) painted in the Rococo tradition & his masterpiece is the delicious "The Swing". Hogarth (1697-1764) was famous for his satirical series of pictures, like "Marriage a la mode." Reynolds (1723-92) was celebrated for his portraits & was the first President of the Royal Academy, typical work being "The Brown Boy." Gainsborough (1727-88), though a lover of landscape painting (like the later Constable), produced excellent portraits for commercial reasons like "Mr.& Mrs.Andrews."
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