The Life and Family of Tara Active in India between 1836 and 1870, Tara lived during a period of significant transition for the traditional arts. While much of the personal history of artists from this era remains difficult to recover, his presence is felt through the lineage he established. He was a respected painter who helped sustain the artistic traditions of his region, ensuring that the skills of his craft were passed down through his own bloodline. Tara’s most direct legacy was his son, Shivalal, who would eventually become a painter in his own right. The training Shivalal received w…