Horace Van Ruith was a well-known and popular artist in the 19th century. A highlight of his career was the period he spent in India between 1879 and 1886. He became a celebrity in the Bombay art scene and was know for his scenes of daily life. After his death Horace Van Ruith fell into obscurity, and today, most people know nothing about the man himself. His Indian themed paintings have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity though in the last few years. At our Online Talk #AForgottenChronicler, art historian Nicholas Thorp explores the forgotten story of his life and work in India.

Talk link will be shared a couple of hours before the event

About the speaker Nicholas Thorp has a BA in Egyptology from the University of Liverpool, and an MA in History of Art and Archaeology from SOAS, University of London. He started researching Horace Van Ruith in 2017 while writing his MA and is now an authority on the artist and his work. He also works as a freelancer and lives in London.