Dhanraj Bhagat

Background

Bhagat, Dhanraj was born on December 20, 1917 in Lahore, Pakistan. Son of B. Hargobind and Lakshmi (Done) Bhagat.

Education

Degree, Khalsa High School, Mayo School Arts, Lahore.

Career

abroad in London and Paris 1948, E. European countries 1955 and 1958, United States of America 1954, Federation Republic of Germany 1958, Sao Paulo 1962, S. Africa 1965 Lecturer in Sculpture, Delhi Polytechnic Art Department 1946-1960, Senior lecturer 1960-1962, Assistant Professor 1962-1968, Professor 1968-1973. Numerous commissions throughout India. Works in stone, wood, plaster, cement and metal-sheet.

Ten one-man sculpture shows in India 1950-1972. Works in Government Museum, Punjab, National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, Lalit Kala Academy, Baroda Museum and Punjab University Museum.

Achievements

• Achievements include works in stone, wood, plaster, cement and metal-sheet. Numerous commissions throughout India.

Works

• Other Work

  • One-man shows include sculpture shows, India, 1950-1972, exhibitions include, London & Paris, 1948, Eastern Europe, 1955, 1958, United States, 1954, German, 1958, Sao Paulo, 1962, South Africa, 1965.

Membership

Lalit Kala Academy Punjab. National Committee of Institute Association of Plastic Arts, Palis.

Interests

• Reading art and philosophy books.

Connections

Married Kamla Devi Bhagat, 1943. 4 children.

Father:

B. Hargobind Bhagat

Mother:

Lakshmi (Done) Bhagat

Spouse:

Kamla Devi Bhagat