Vishwaguru India

  Paintings Depicting Various Trades & Professions Of People During East India Company Rule. In 1826, East India Company hired artists to paint and depict various trades to raise taxes on trade in India. A few such pictures are presented here. These paintings show the costume and tools used by these people 200 years back.  The Paintings  1. Knitter - Observe Janeeva   2. Farmer 3. Potter 4. Sonar 5. Tambuli ( Paan Shop) 6. Bheesti or Water Carrier.   7. Natteen, or Juggler 8. Dana Pisne Wali.. Miller   9. Lalla: Writer 10. Durzee, Tailor 11. Tokree Bananewale;  Basket Maker.   12. Hookah Maker 13. Palanquin Bearer 14. Muchlee Wallee, Fisherwoman   15. Muchlee Walee - Another depiction 16. Mithaiwala - Sweet seller   17. Jogi - Religious person  

Paintings Of The Constitution Of India Have a Nationalistic Character WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens…….. Who represents “WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA”? Every year 26th November is celebrated as Constitution Day while 26th January is celebrated as Republic Day. The text of the constitution is discussed and contemplated every day. But for last many years the illustrations and the paintings have begun to garner attention of art critics and politicians. The artwork, the different styles and the various images, from past and present, weave a national narrative of pluralism and secularism. The art work spans 5,000 years of Indian history. It showcases our achievements as an ancient civilization, time tested values and acceptance of varied philosophies. It gives a message of peace and harmony. But, at the same time when the art work is seen as a whole, and not in a fr