This is a biographical presentation in series, about my father Late artist Prof. R.P.Joshi covering his contribution for art education,landscape paintings,portrait,still life and textile design and colour since 1942 till his death in 1987.

1. This series of presentation is intend to cover the
holistic biographical information and works of fine art
of my father late Prof. R.P.JOSHI.
He was an artist, art teacher, a father with excellent
values and adorable family head. He created new
identity for us imbibing art sensitivity
in his eight children.
My mother late INDUMATI
a gifted vocal classical singer,
inborn knitting craft artist and
the ultimate lovable, kind hearted mother who created
emotional bodings
for the entire family.
This is an effort to express the gratitude towards them
on behalf of my entire family.
My father wrote several articles on art since 1942 till
his death in 1987. His contribution to art of woven
textile design is also covered besides paintings. His
views expressed through articles on art education
gives good insights in today's context. It is my
pleasure to share this all with readers on my
rivcomm.blogspot.com
BHAUAIE
biographical information of my
father and mother
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This part will cover
his still life and from :
1955 to 1967
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R.P.Joshi was known for his water colour still life. Here are few from : 1955 to 1967. He
use to follow a technique in which ground white paper surface was untouched wherever
highlight in the compositions is required. The still life mostly painted in approx. 20 x 30
inches sizes.

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This is painted in square size around 30 x 30 inches. Spontaneity and flow of water colours
was his signature technique.

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20” x 30” water colours.

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TheillustratedweeklyofIndia:March1963

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This still life painted during : 1955 to 1967. From the collection Chetan D. Joshi-Dubai.

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Published in Magazine - Shashi-1955

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This is painted in oil paint with thick colour application. The size is around
12” x 15”. Influence of impressionism is visible.

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Continued from previous page, Published
in Magazine - Shashi-1955

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This is painted in square size around 30 x 30 inches. Spontaneity and flow of water colours
was his signature technique.

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This is painted in water colours. Size approx. 30” X 40” One of the best still life now
in the collection of Sir J.J.Institute of Applied Art.

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This is painted in the size around 20 x 30 inches. Spontaneity and flow of water colours
was his signature technique.

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This is painted in the size around 20 x 30 inches. Spontaneity and flow of water colours
was his signature technique.

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This is painted in the size around 20 x 30 inches. Spontaneity and flow of water
colours was his signature technique.

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This is painted in the size around 20 x 30 inches. Spontaneity and flow of water
colours was his signature technique.

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This is painted in the size around 20 x 30 inches. Spontaneity and flow of water
colours was his signature technique.

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This is painted in the size around 20 x 30 inches. Spontaneity and flow of water
colours was his signature technique.

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This is painted in the size around 25 x 30 inches. Spontaneity and flow of water colours was his
signature technique.

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This is painted in the size around 20 x 30 inches. Spontaneity and flow of water
colours was his signature technique.

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This is painted in the size around 20 x 30 inches. Spontaneity and flow of water
colours was his signature technique.