Sawlaram Haldankar
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Sawlaram Lakshman Haldankar (1882–1968), born in Savantwadi, Maharashtra
, India
, showed early talent in the arts and enrolled at the Sir J.J. School of Art, Bombay. A student of Dhurandhar and Cecil Burns, he soon distinguished himself by winning prizes and exhibiting in Mumbai
, Madras, Simla
and the Royal Society of British Artists
, London
. He also started the Haldankar Art Institute in 1908 in Mumbai. Later, with other friends, he found the Art Society of India in 1918 and became its president. He was accomplished in both watercolors and oils
, with a special mastery over portraits. His works were acquired by the Prince of Wales Museum
and the National Art Gallery (Mumbai).
His collections can be found at varied places like Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai, National Gallery of Modern Art
(New Delhi
), Jaganmohan Palace
(Mysore), Nagpur Museum (Nagpur
), Moscow Academy of Art (USSR) and Delhi Art Gallery.
During his years at the J.J. School of Art, he won many prizes. He won two commendation certificates from the Royal Society of British Artists. In the years 1910, 1927, and 1932, S.L. Haldankar won the Governors Prize in 1964. He was called to New Delhi
for the felicitation by the Rashtrapati, Dr Rajendra Prasad. He was felicitated as a fellow of the Lalit Kala Akademi
, New Delhi.
Haldankar taught at the J.J. School of Art and the Haldandkar Fine Art Institute. Sawlaram had 4 sons and three daughters of which His eldest son G.S. Haldankar was also a painter of watercolors. After G.S.Haldankar, there was Madhu Haldankar Babanrao Haldankar,and Vijayanand Haldankar. Babanrao is a singer. Many painters were trained by Haldankar. His family refers to an Italian encyclopedia stored in a library in Wai, Maharashtra
in the Satara district
, wherein he was ranked as one of the three finest watercolorists in the world.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, showed early talent in the arts and enrolled at the Sir J.J. School of Art, Bombay. A student of Dhurandhar and Cecil Burns, he soon distinguished himself by winning prizes and exhibiting in Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, Madras, Simla
Shimla
Shimla , formerly known as Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills," a term coined by the British...
and the Royal Society of British Artists
Royal Society of British Artists
The Royal Society of British Artists is a British art body established in 1823 as the Society of British Artists, as an alternative to the Royal Academy.-History:...
, London
London
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. He also started the Haldankar Art Institute in 1908 in Mumbai. Later, with other friends, he found the Art Society of India in 1918 and became its president. He was accomplished in both watercolors and oils
Oil painting
Oil painting is the process of painting with pigments that are bound with a medium of drying oil—especially in early modern Europe, linseed oil. Often an oil such as linseed was boiled with a resin such as pine resin or even frankincense; these were called 'varnishes' and were prized for their body...
, with a special mastery over portraits. His works were acquired by the Prince of Wales Museum
Prince of Wales Museum
The Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, officially Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya ), Mumbai, India was founded in the early years of the 20th century by some prominent citizens of Bombay, with the help of the government, to commemorate the visit of the then Prince of Wales. It...
and the National Art Gallery (Mumbai).
His collections can be found at varied places like Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai, National Gallery of Modern Art
National Gallery of Modern Art
The National Gallery of Modern Art is the leading Indian art gallery. The main museum at New Delhi was established on March 29, 1954 by the Government of India, with subsequent branches at Mumbai and Bangalore...
(New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
), Jaganmohan Palace
Jaganmohan palace
Jaganmohan Palace is a palace in Mysore, in the state of Karnataka, India. Its construction was completed in 1861 and was initially used by the Wodeyars, kings of Mysore as their home. It was later converted into an art gallery.-History:...
(Mysore), Nagpur Museum (Nagpur
Nagpur
Nāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...
), Moscow Academy of Art (USSR) and Delhi Art Gallery.
During his years at the J.J. School of Art, he won many prizes. He won two commendation certificates from the Royal Society of British Artists. In the years 1910, 1927, and 1932, S.L. Haldankar won the Governors Prize in 1964. He was called to New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
for the felicitation by the Rashtrapati, Dr Rajendra Prasad. He was felicitated as a fellow of the Lalit Kala Akademi
Lalit Kala Akademi
The Lalit Kala Akademi or National Academy of Art is India's National Academy of Arts. It was an autonomous organization, established at New Delhi in 1954 by Government of India to promote and propagate understanding of Indian art, both within and outside the country...
, New Delhi.
Haldankar taught at the J.J. School of Art and the Haldandkar Fine Art Institute. Sawlaram had 4 sons and three daughters of which His eldest son G.S. Haldankar was also a painter of watercolors. After G.S.Haldankar, there was Madhu Haldankar Babanrao Haldankar,and Vijayanand Haldankar. Babanrao is a singer. Many painters were trained by Haldankar. His family refers to an Italian encyclopedia stored in a library in Wai, Maharashtra
Wai, Maharashtra
Wāi is a town in Sātārā District in Mahārāshtra, India.Wai has the epithetic name Dakshin Kāshi...
in the Satara district
Satara district
Satara District is a district of Maharashtra state in western India with an area of 10,480 km² and a population of 2,808,994 of which 14.17% were urban . Satara is the capital of the district and other major towns include Wai, Karad, Koregaon, Koyananagar, Rahimatpur, Phaltan, Mahabaleshwar...
, wherein he was ranked as one of the three finest watercolorists in the world.