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Over 100 paintings are attributed to
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Basawan was one of the first Indian artists to be interested in western techniques, inspired by the
European paintings brought to Akbar's court by Jesuit missionaries. It can be seen in his use of strong contrasts of light and shade, although Western influence is never predominant in his work.
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Basawan was also noted for his exploration of space, the delineation of his backgrounds, the strength of his colors, and the strong, moving characterizations of his subjects.
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