Gaganendranath Tagore Cartoons

One of the three seals Gaganendranath Tagore frequently used on his pictures. The image depicts the foot-marks of Lord Vishnu. Original seal in Mukul Dey Archives collection.
Photo: Mukul Dey ArchivesIn this article, first published in 1951, the author traces the roots of Gaganendranath Tagore’s powerful cartoons and caricatures of the socio-polical scenario of early 20th century Bengal. These cartoons have not lost their relevance even now. Especially when a brutal war is being fought in India between the State and her people, who remained neglected and exploited for so long.