António Xavier Trindade

Place: Sanguem

Born: 1870

Death: 1935

Biography:

A Life of Artistic Excellence

, a prominent Goan painter, left an indelible mark on the Bombay School in the early 20th century. Born in Sanguem, Goa in 1870 to Catholic parents, Trindade's artistic journey began at the esteemed Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art in Bombay.

Early Achievements and Influences

* Awarded the Mayo Silver Medal for artistic merit in Art (1892) * Appointed Teacher of Drawing and Painting at the Sir J. J. School of Art (1898) * Superintendent of the Reay Workshop of Art (1914-1926) Trindade's work matured in the 1920s, featuring mainly portraits, landscapes, and still-lifes, influenced by Western artistic trends.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

* Dolce Far Niente (Flora or Mother Reclining), awarded the Bombay Art Society's gold medal (1920) * New Year’s Song and Hindu Girl, awarded the Governor’s Prize (1928 and 1930, respectively) * Exhibited at the Festival of the Empire in Wembley, London (1934)

• Girl with a Vase (National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi)
• Wikipedia: António Xavier Trindade
• Trindade's Collection on Wikioo.org

Legacy and Commemoration

* Fundação Oriente, Goa, permanently exhibits Trindade’s work since 2012 * Selected Works from the Trindade Collection, a new permanent exhibition at Fundação Oriente (2021), celebrates the artist's 150th birthday Trindade's artistic legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences, a testament to his enduring impact on Indian art.

References:

• Girl with a Vase
• Wikipedia: António Xavier Trindade
• Trindade's Collection on Wikioo.org