Bharat Mata
painting by Abanindranath Tagore
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The painting Bharat Mata was created in 1905 by the celebrated Indian artist Abanindranath Tagore. It depicts India as a four-armed goddess and became a symbol of Indian anti-colonial resistance. The painting was created during the Swadeshi Movement, a period of mass action against British rule, and served to express nationalist sentiments. Tagore was a key figure in the Bengal School of Art, which aimed to revive traditional Indian painting styles, such as those of the Mughal and Rajput schools.
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