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| MahantIshar SinghMussawar | |
|---|---|
 Portrait of the Sikh artist Ishar Singh, signed by M. B., circa early 20th century | |
| Born | 1860 |
| Died | ca.1910 |
| Style | Sikh School |
Ishar Singh (1860–ca.1910), also known as Ishar Singh Naqqash or Ishar Singh Mahant, was a Sikh artist. Ishar Singh was born in 1860 and his father was Bhai Ram Singh Mussawar. Ishar Singh specialized in the Kangra-style and also carried-out mural work. He was one of the artists named in a list prepared by Hari Singh of the known artists who had worked in the Harmandir Sahib complex of Amritsar. He had adopted the style of Kehar Singh and carried-out decoration work on the Darshani Deori structure of the complex. Furthermore, Ishar Singh decorated the edifices of Gurdwara Shahidan in Amritsar and other shrines, including Hindu temples in Amritsar.
References
- "Lot 340: A portrait of the Sikh artist Ishar Singh (1860-1910)". Bonhams. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
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- Aryan, K. C. (1990). Unknown Pahari Wall Paintings in North India. Rekha Prakashan. pp. 31–33. ISBN 9788190000369.
- ^ Arshi, Pardeep Singh (1989). The Golden Temple: History, Art, and Architecture. Harman Publishing House. p. 78. ISBN 9788185151250.
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