Nepalese painting

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Nepalese painting first showed western influences after 1850. This style was brought by Bhajuman Chitrakar, a traditional artist who became acquaintanted with western Realism after visiting Europe.

Prime Minister Bir Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana visited Britain in 1849 after he became Prime Minister, accompanied by Chitrakar. Soon after Chitrakar's return, western influences were seen in his paintings, marking the start of modern trend.

Nepalese painter include Manoj Babu Mishra, Laxman Shrestha, Lain Singh Bangdel and Chitrakar.

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