Rare oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi to be auctioned in London
Summary
A rare oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi, created by British artist Clare Leighton in 1931, will be auctioned in London next month. This painting is believed to be the only oil portrait for which Gandhi personally sat. It was made during Gandhi's visit to London for a conference discussing India's self-governance.Key Facts
- An oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, painted in 1931, will be auctioned in London.
- The artist, Clare Leighton, painted it while Gandhi was in the UK for a political conference.
- The painting is believed to be the only oil portrait Gandhi sat for.
- Clare Leighton was introduced to Gandhi by her partner, a British journalist supporting India's independence.
- The painting first showcased in 1931 at a London exhibition attended by members of the Indian delegation.
- After the artist's death in 1989, the painting remained in her family.
- It was allegedly damaged in the US in the 1970s and restored in 1974.
- Mahatma Gandhi was a leader for Indian independence and known for non-violent resistance against British rule.
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