Thus, we can say that the National Art Gallery is truly a major tourist attraction which should be explored in order to get an idea of decorative art, Indian traditional art and Ravi Varma painting styles. The National art Gallery was built in 1907 by T. Namberumal Chetty. The gallery resembles Henry Irwin design and the building is considered to be one of the finest example of Mughal architecture motifs. Thus, apart from going through the famous painting collections of the National Art Gallery, you can also explore its architecture.
This is a spectacular pink sandstone building and you would get to see 11th and 12th century Indian handicrafts, 16th and 18th century Mughal and Rajasthani paintings, 17th century Deccan paintings and 10th and 13th century bronzes in the National Art Gallery. It is truly a national art gallery as it exhibits paintings and other forms of art works of various Indian states and different periods and the visitors get a chance to understand the flow and gradual change in Indian art scenario.
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