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The National Gallery Of Modern ArtThe best place to see Indian contemporary art, this
museum at Jaipur House in Delhi is known as the National Gallery of
Modern Art. The royal building of the museum was formerly the residence
of erstwhile Maharasjas of Jaipur. It houses a splendid collection of
paintings, some of which are as old as 150 years! The painting treasure
housed here includes the 19th and early 20th century paintings of
British artists Thomas Daniell and his nephew William and the artworks
of renowned Indian artists such as Rabindranath Tagore, Jamini Roy and
Amrita Sher Gill. The museum throws light on the evolution of modern
Indian paintings and sculpture. There is an Art Reference Library with a
good collection of art books, journals and periodicals and a sculpture
garden at the back.
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