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Chitarman II (Kalyan Das): A Master of Mughal Portraiture Chitarman II, also known as Kalyan Das, stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of 18th-century India—a testament to the enduring legacy of Mughal patronage and artistic innovation. Born around 1680 in New Delhi during a period marked by significant upheaval within the empire following Aurangzeb’s reign, Chitarman II emerged from obscurity into prominence as one of…
The Lifeline
Scroll through chitarman ii's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
