My interpretation of classical paintings. I have a passion for antiquity and I am very nostalgic. That's why I like to work from my love for painting. I give them a contemporary look and embrace the classical style.
Original by Bassano Ltd 1910.
Princess Sudhira Mander, fought for better Anglo-Indian relations and was (both pre-war and Red Cross activism) associated with the Indian suffragette princess Sophia Duleep Singh.
Sudhira fell in love with her sister's brother-in-law, Alan Mander. Her mother wasn't happy about it and took her on an extended cruise, but Alan followed them diligently all over the world.
She lived with her husband in England, living in Kingston and Chelsea. Their mother described her as the most idiosyncratic of her children 'she would never do anything unless she wanted to'.
Illustrator and specialist painter
I work very realistically and get inspiration from the everyday for my work. I combine a touch of fantasy with observation. Because of my painting background I have a love for imitation and precision. I start from my own perspective and I find it important to incorporate..
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