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montu chitrakar
montu chitrakar, also known as mantu chitrakar, is a traditional scroll painter from west bengal, india. he was born in the 1960s in naya and learned to paint and draw as a child. he is known for his intricate and colorful scroll paintings, which often depict scenes from hindu mythology and folklore. early life and training montu chitrakar's artistic journey began at a young age, where he was introduced to the traditional art of scroll…
The Lifeline
Scroll through montu chitrakar'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
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups montu chitrakar's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
