The Bombay School of art originated in the late 1870s and flourished until the 1950s. Originating from the Sir JJ School of Art, it encompassed the European academic style of painting, landscape painting bearing the influence of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, the Bombay Revivalism and the style of the Bombay Progressive Group.

Artworks by GH Nagarkar

Throwing light on this style  is the exhibition Pravaha — Glimpses of the Art of Bombay School. Preceding the inaugural ceremony is an illustrated talk by artist Suhas Bahulkar who is known for his portrait art. He also taught at the Sir JJ School of Art from 1975-95.