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Kirpal Singh

1923 – 1990

Sikh artist

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About Kirpal Singh

Lived 1923 – 1990 (aged 66–67).

Kirpal Singh (10 December 1923 – 26 April 1990) was a Sikh artist who depicted themes from Sikh history. He was employed by the SGPC, where he produced works for the Central Sikh Museum, Amritsar. His works focused on Sikh martyrdom genre, often depicting violent themes. family to parents Bhagat Singh and Har Kaur. He painted in the shahadat tasveeran (martyrdom images) and vira-rasa (heroic sentiment) motifs.

Gurdwara Mehdiana Sahib - twenty works

Punjabi University, Patiala - eighteen works (including seven he created for the Guru Gobind Singh Foundation now at Guru Govind Singh Bhawan

Bhai Mani Singh Ji

Bhai Mani Singh being executed by dismemberment.

1957

Bhagat Ravi Das Ji

Bhagat Ravidas

1977

Baba Bota Singh

Bota Singh and Garja Singh in-battle

1978

Bhai Piraga Ji

Equestrian depiction of Bhai Piraga, the great-grandfather of Bhai Mati Das

1978

Emperor Akbar in the Presence of Guru Amar Das

Guru Amar Das being visited by Mughal emperor Akbar

1978

The War at Chillianwala

Battle of Chillianwala during the Second Anglo-Sikh War

1978

The War at Sabraon

Sham Singh Attariwala rallying his troops during the Battle of Sabraon

1978

Singh - An Embodiment of Mercy

Sikh warriors rescuing 2,200 captured women from the Durranis after the Battle of Panipat

1985

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Born
1923
Birth century
Died
1990

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kirpal Singh?

Sikh artist

When was Kirpal Singh born?

Kirpal Singh was born in 1923.

When did Kirpal Singh die?

Kirpal Singh died in 1990.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kirpal Singh

· Wikidata: Q139967934

· DBpedia: Kirpal Singh (artist)

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