Mukta Venkatesh
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| Mukta Venkatesh | |
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| Born | May, 1902 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 2003 (aged 101) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Field | Painting |
Mukta Venkatesh is an Indian painter. She is renowned for her innumerable floral paintings.[1]
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[edit] Early life
Mukta Venkatesh was born in Madras, Tamil Nadu to A. Madhaviah, a renowned writer in Tamil and English. She was the third of the eight children.
As a child, she drew whatever subject that fascinated her. Looking at her talent, her father appointed Ms Hope of the Madras School of Arts, as her drawing teacher.
[edit] Career
Mukta Venkatesh used to paint flowers in the morning.[2] She did a lot of floral paintings in Mysore.
[edit] Personal life
Mukta was married to M. Venkatesh of Mysore Railways. They have two daughters.
