Balasaheb Pant Pratinidhi, the last ruler of the princely state of Aundh, is often described as the painter king. His legacy of 130 paintings is now to be exhibited at the Deshpande Kala Academy, Prabhadevi.
A painter himself, Balasaheb also collected a number of works by European artists, during his lifetime. He built a museum, Bhavani Chitrasangrahalaya, to house his collection, which he handed over to the state government after Independence.
This exhibition, which begins on January 18, will continue till February 1. The paintings are valued at 3 crores each. The works of other painters, like Raja Ravi Verma and European artists like Francis Goya will also be a part of this two week display.
A painter himself, Balasaheb also collected a number of works by European artists, during his lifetime. He built a museum, Bhavani Chitrasangrahalaya, to house his collection, which he handed over to the state government after Independence.
This exhibition, which begins on January 18, will continue till February 1. The paintings are valued at 3 crores each. The works of other painters, like Raja Ravi Verma and European artists like Francis Goya will also be a part of this two week display.
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