Rudraksh Saklani
Art Researcher
About the Researcher
Postgraduate in History, University of Delhi (2023-25).
Versatility is an ambition.
20th Century • India
Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi
Research based on 4 sources
20th Century • India
Portrait Of Laxmi Bapusoo Sallunkhe
Research based on 5 sources
19th Century • India
English child seated on a pony and surrounded by three Indian servants
Research based on 3 sources
16th Century • India
Akbar Receives News of the Victory at Gogunda
Research based on 2 sources
16th Century • India
The Virgin and Child Attended by Angels
Research based on 3 sources
Saint Michael and the Bull
This breathtaking Spanish artwork by Sebastian Lopez de Arteaga is driven by its propensity for folklore. The profound piece of art, in the middle of a healthy artistic interplay between light and shadow, actually comes from a 5th century legend - which warns us that…
Chagol (Goat)
This artwork is rooted in storytelling where the central figure is that of an animal (Chagol, meaning goat), but with a unique sense of personality. It's not randomly placed in the landscape but embodies a conscious creative choice, driven by Abanindranath Tagore's vision of a…
Akbar Returns Victorious to Fatehpur Sikri
This artwork is a well curated blend of what meets the eye and what really is being conveyed amidst all the hustle and bustle of the imperial city which is shown to welcoming its victorious Emperor and his army of soldiers. It's not just visually…
Automedon with the Horses of Achilles
This artwork by Regnault has an unmatched intensity and a mythological seriousness to it, by design. The backdrop heralds an impending disaster through stormy weather and a tempestuously windy landscape. The magic lies in the dual paradox where Achilles' tragedy gets reflected in his absence…
My Mother
Abanindranath Tagore's timeless piece of art comes from a place of personal feelings - that contrast and complement each other. His minimalist approach while depicting his mother's expression of stoic contemplation, as ironic as it may sound, is his way of reviving his memories of…
Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan with their ministers
In my view, the coming together of generations within a fictionalised setup still continues to hold significant relevance. This can be seen in how all three Mughal emperors of their respective times/reigns don't just reflect the pedigree and bloodline that they've inherited, but also a…
Mandarin ducks and cotton rose hibiscus
Going beyond its aesthetic value, the artwork is a deeper foray into the psyche of the Emperor who acted as its patron and the artist who ultimately created it. The Emperor, from a position of power, still intends to have a long, happy, stable and…
Bullocks Dragging Siege-Guns up a Hill
My honest understanding revolves around the flair with which this artwork depicts the grueling collective effort that goes into winning battles and living up to the tasks that have been assigned. Here, battle-tested soldiers face unyielding terrains and formidable outcomes which are to be achieved;…
Victory of Qutb ad-Din and Azim Khan over Muhammed Husain Mirza and Sher Khan Fuladi (Left)
The artist refuses to focus on a single point of interest and chooses to transport the viewer into a horrible whirlpool of brutality as the battle violently unfolds. It is hard to distinguish a hero or a villain from the first look; instead, the artwork…
Shiva and Parvati
My interpretation of this artwork is embedded in the famously held artistic belief of 'sometimes, less is more'. The usage of a simple and limited range of colours is an intentional creative choice aimed at accentuating the duality of this union and the duality of…