Sitaram
The Life and Training of Sitaram Born in 1730 in Kishangarh State, Sitaram enters the historical record as the son of Nihal Chand. His lineage connects him to a deep tradition of craftsmanship, yet his career marks a significant departure from the classical styles of his predecessors. He moves through the shifting landscape of 18th-century India, a period where traditional Mughal techniques begin to collide with new, foreign sensibili…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Sitaram'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 Sitaram'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.